December Newsletter

Are you or a family member going through a particularly trying time? Pivot Employee Assistance Program can assist you!

Common reasons/ situations that people seek out a counselor for

• Grief
• Depression & Anxiety Challenges
• Relationship issues
• Alcohol/ Substance Use
• Emotional Stress
• Workplace Conflict
  And Many More

Call Pivot for an appointment!

Watertown Office

Monday 8 am - 8 pm

Tuesday 8 am - 8 pm

Wednesday - Friday 8 am - 4 pm

315-788-4790

Ogdensburg Office

Monday - Friday

8 am - 4 pm

315-713-4861

Over 10 million Americans suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder each year.

Do you have any of these symptoms?

Key symptoms of SAD include:

• depression
• sleep problems
• lethargy
• overeating
• irritability
• feeling down and unsociable

Here are some tips to fighting SAD/ Winter Blues

• Keep active
• Get outside
• Keep warm
• Eat healthy
• See the light
• Take up a new hobby
• See your Friends and family
• Talk it though
• Join a support group
• Seek help- Call Pivot Employee Assistance Program (315-788-4790) today to schedule an appointment!

https://www.nhsinform.scot/healthy-living/mental-wellbeing/low-mood-and-depression/beating-the-winter-blues/

Winter has arrived in Upstate New York! That means snow, snow and more snow. Instead of hibernating through the season, check out these 19 fun activities and make this winter the best ever.

• Snow Tubing
• Snowkiting
• Ice Skating
• Ice Bikes in Buffalo
• Visit Lake Placid Olympic venues
• Downhill Skiing
• Attend Saranac Lake Winter Carnival
• Indoor Waterpark
• Cross country skiing
• Connecting Grain elevator light display
• Snowshoeing
• Winter farmers markets
• Indoor museums for kids

Click here for where these activities are offered this winter!

Check out these cozy winter scenes and soothing jazz or piano music on YouTube.

It is proven that listening to calming music such as this can

• lower our heart rate and cortisol levels
• release endorphins and improve our sense of well-being
• distract us, reducing physical and emotional stress levels
• reduce stress-related symptoms, whether used in a clinical environment or in daily life
• increase work productivity

https://psychcentral.com/stress/the-power-of-music-to-reduce-stress#how-does-it-work

Northern Lights is a community supported holiday light display show where patrons can drive their vehicle through the experience. The North Country now has a new tradition for families and individuals to take in the holiday season together. Northern Lights is an easy event to take in when you are looking for things to do in your area after shopping, or visiting with family!

https://evansmillsracewaypark.com/northern-lights-holiday-light-show/

Saturday, Sunday & Friday open 5pm-9pm.
Monday-Thursday open 5pm-8pm

There is no fee/cost for admission, although donations will be accepted at the entrance. All proceeds will be donated LOCALLY to St. Lawrence County Food Pantries.

Lights on the River has been able to donate over $200,000 to local food pantries over the past 13 years due to the support of all those who have supported the event. If you’d like to be a part of the 14th annual Lights on the River, you can check us out on Facebook @LightsOnTheRiver, email us at info@lightsontheriver.org.

Our Mission Statement: Lights On The River is dedicated to providing both physical supplies and monetary donations to local food pantries of St. Lawrence. The organization is focused on meeting the needs of the food pantries and act as a voice for them in the community.

Check out more information here