Category Archives: Self Help

Employer Health Management Program Helps Companies Succeed in Consumer Driven Healthcare Market

Posted by on August 6, 2011 1 comment

Employer Health Management Program Helps Companies Succeed in Consumer Driven Healthcare Market










(PRWEB) June 29, 2005

Self Well Systems®, an Employer Health Management program, has developed a cost-effective program for employers to reduce their healthcare expenses while retaining their valued employees who are feeling the increasing financial weight of skyrocketing healthcare costs.

According to the Employment Policy Foundation, in 2003 a typical company’s healthcare cost an average of $ 3.80 per hour for each employee participating in healthcare coverage. By 2004, healthcare premiums increased by over 11%, four times the rate of inflation.

To stem the flow of these costs, many employers have chosen to allow employees to invest in Consumer Driven Health Plans with Health Savings Accounts (HSA) or Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRA). Almost 50% of employers are using or seriously considering a Consumer Driven Health plan in the near future for their employees.

The most successful companies who currently use consumer health plans are those that actively help their employees make healthy lifestyle and behavioral changes. Self Well Systems Employer Health Management Program provides decision-making tools to help assess and implement these changes.

“By sponsoring an Employer Health Management program like Self Well Systems, a company can help its employees focus on prevention and health improvement, not just reactively treating an illness,” says Belinda Shover, President of Patient Prognostix Inc. and an industry veteran in the Florida HMO market. “Our user-friendly program profiles the health risks of the user into five prognostic categories. With personalized interventions and health target goals, the employee and their physician can better map out a treatment plan suited to one’s own personal healthcare needs,”

The Self Well Systems comprehensive Employer Health Management program consists of:

An online health risk appraisal (Self Well Assessment)

A health risk scoring system identifying the employees most pressing health needs (Self Well Index)

A proactive intervention guide with personalized target goals (Self Well Guide)

Custom tailored health tracker reports (Self Well Tracker, which includes Action Plans, Appointment Planners, and Medication Managers)

Multiple interactive tools and reports designed to allow the user to better understand how to navigate the Self Well healthcare system.

Employees using the Self Well Systems Employer Health Management program receive immediate online reports with instructions and suggestions about how they can better manage their health. Companies who use the program receive a quarterly Corporate Report, analyzing the collective health of their workforce and suggestions on where to focus their health and wellness efforts. Better employee health and wellness will also lead to lower healthcare costs, improved employee morale, less absenteeism, and higher productivity.

As Consumer Driven Healthcare expands its reach into the business world, the effectiveness of one’s preventive programs will be key in reducing out-of-control health insurance costs. For more information about the Self Well Systems Employer Health Management Program, please visit http://www.SelfWellSystems.com.

About Self Well Systems®

Self Well Systems was created by Patient Prognostix Inc., a Florida based corporation. It is a user-friendly, personal health management program designed to direct consumers to an intervention driven approach to self-management by giving the user more comprehensive information about their own personal health care status. The instructions and interventions follow commonly accepted clinical practice guidelines from relevant medical organizations and associations. The intent of Self Well Systems is not to supplant the patient/doctor relationship, but to enhance it.

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PhoneSmart Sponsors MiniCo Free Self Storage Webinar Series

Posted by on November 22, 2010 1 comment

PhoneSmart Sponsors MiniCo Free Self Storage Webinar Series










Columbia, MO (Vocus/PRWEB) February 23, 2011

PhoneSmart is sponsoring a webinar to be held on Wednesday, March 2, 2011 at 1 pm ET (12 pm CT / 10 am PT). Tron Jordheim, PhoneSmart COO, will present the webinar titled, “Your Customers Would Love to Talk to You – If Only You Knew How to Talk to Them”.

The webinar will discuss the importance of professionalism and effective communications with customers. Topics of the webinar will include:

    People Do Like Talking to People
    People Like Doing Business With People They Like
    Smile and People Will Like Y ou
    Be Helpful and Friendly, and People Will Want to do Business With You
    Mastering the Phrases and Behaviors That Communicate Pleasantness and Likeability

Mr. Jordheim’s webinar will be moderated by Poppy Behrens, MiniCo Publisher, and is part of the Self-Storage Free Webinar Series hosted by MiniCo. Self storage owners and professionals can register here for this free webinar online.

About PhoneSmart

PhoneSmart offsite sales force is a call center offering storage unit reservation, lead generations and sales training seminars to the self storage industry. The company has served the industry for over 10 years and its call center answers for around 800 self storage properties across the U.S. and Canada. PhoneSmart has generated over 600,000 leads to the self storage industry and continues to be the leading self storage call center and source for sales training.

About Tron Jordheim

Tron Jordheim, PhoneSmart COO, is a member of the National Speakers Association, and is a regular speaker at self storage events. Tron is also the founder of the PhoneSmart Hawaii Un-Conference, to be held June 7-11, 2011.

About MiniCo

MiniCo produces several periodicals, including Mini-Storage Messenger, a self storage industry magazine. The company’s publications also include self storage guides and almanacs as well as storage industry trends. In addition to print publication, MiniCo hosts online webinars covering a wide range of topics within the self storage industry.

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Bestselling Author Declares May 15 ?Freedom from Self-Improvement Day?

Posted by on November 13, 2010 1 comment

Bestselling Author Declares May 15 “Freedom from Self-Improvement Day”











Bainbridge Island, WA (PRWEB) April 25, 2007

Self-improvement is a one-way ticket to misery, says bestselling author Jennifer Louden. Instead, the path to happiness and fulfillment starts with acceptance of who and where you are. As a result, Louden is announcing the first annual “Freedom from Self-Improvement Day,” this May 15, 2007.

“Beating ourselves up because our thighs aren’t thin enough, or because we still haven’t perfected the art of ‘positive thinking’ hasn’t made us happier or the world a better place,” says Louden, the author of six books including ”The Woman’s Comfort Book” and her recently released ”The Life Organizer: A Woman’s Guide to a Mindful Year.” “Inner peace through endless self-improvement only serves to make us endlessly dissatisfied and disappointed. The biggest paradox in trying to change ourselves is that nothing happens until we embrace who and how we are right now, imperfections, perceived flaws and all.”

The day will include a number of resources to encourage self-acceptance, ban self-improvement, and have fun while doing it, including a “Declaration of Independence from Self-Improvement,” audio downloads contributed by a host of best-selling authors and spiritual teachers, and suggested activities for celebrating our beautiful, imperfect selves. “Whether it’s something as private and simple as signing the Declaration, as silly as intentionally wearing a mismatched pair of socks, or as public as wearing a ‘Freedom from Self-Improvement Day’ t-shirt, I want to give people a taste of freedom from the constant litany of ‘shoulds,’ ‘don’ts,’ and ‘musts’ that fill our brains,” says Louden.

Louden is hoping that the grassroots effort will spread and take on a life of its own, resulting in a worldwide trend towards self-acceptance rather than self-deprecation and constant pushing to do more, better and faster. “The number of people suffering from depression, anxiety, and general dissatisfaction with life is at an all-time high,” she says. “The answer is not more self-punishment, but a gentler, more compassionate approach, starting with ourselves. True change is a result of self-love, not self-hatred.”

For more information on Freedom from Self-Improvement Day, including interviews, articles, and FAQ sheets, or for partnership opportunities, please contact Jennifer Louden or visit the website at http://www.freedomfromselfimprovement.com.

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Family and Friends of Depressed Individuals Now Have Free Confidential Online Support

Posted by on September 24, 2010 1 comment

Family and Friends of Depressed Individuals Now Have Free Confidential Online Support










Northborough, MA (PRWEB) June 7, 2006

MySelfHelp.com, the world’s leading provider of online, interactive self-help programs and tools, has introduced Caring for Your Depressed Love One, a free and confidential online program available 24 hours a day for family and friends who want to learn more, obtain support, and help someone who is suffering from depression.

“Those who love and care about someone who is depressed feel helpless, frightened, frustrated, and alone,” said Dr. Richard Bedrosian, president of MySelfHelp.com and the leading expert on online self-help resources. “We wanted to create a program that would educate them about depression and provide them with the help and support they need — both for their loved ones, and for themselves.”

Too Few Resources for Families

According to Dr. Bedrosian, caregivers often feel isolated and confused about how to help, and may experience a range of painful emotions, including fear, anxiety, sadness, frustration, guilt, or anger. Many are unable to get the appropriate support, or are uncomfortable talking with others about their loved one’s depression. “Our programs teach them how to help themselves, as well as what to do to help their loved one — and what not to do.”

Overcoming Barriers of Fear and Stigma

“We hear from frustrated spouses, frightened parents, and concerned friends who don’t know how to react or how to help,” said Dr. Bedrosian. “We also hear from military personnel in combat overseas who are worried about fellow soldiers, as well as spouses and family of high-profile individuals who are afraid to reveal their problems or obtain appropriate help. They are able to receive the same type of confidential, online help that is offered through our other interactive recovery programs.”

Caring for Loved Ones is part of the MySelfHelp.com family of 12 programs for individuals suffering from depression, stress, insomnia, eating disorders, and a range of other mental health problems. The programs were developed in part through grants from the National Institute of Mental Health, and are designed to complement and reinforce treatment.

As the world’s premier site for online self-help resources and tools, MySelfHelp.com consists of a growing family of highly interactive, easy-to-use programs featuring user-customizable exercises and resources designed to speed recovery and promote well being. MySelfHelp.com programs are currently being recommended by healthcare professionals and used by healthcare organizations and individuals in 48 countries throughout the world.

The MySelfHelp.com growing family of programs also includes Defeating Depression, Stress Management, Conquer Insomnia, Stop Binge Eating, Take Control of Bulimia, Coping with Grief, Working on Low Self-Esteem, Help for Compulsive Shopping, Overcoming Guilt, Caring for Your Loved One (eating disorders) and Hope for HIV and Depression. A moderated Discussion Board provides added support and allows members to connect and share ideas and support with others who are experiencing similar problems. Recent research on depression, bulimia, binge eating disorder, and insomnia indicates that use of MySelfHelp.com programs results in significant improvements.

MySelfHelp.com is staffed by a team of highly experienced and reputable health care professionals who are devoted to helping people improve the quality of their lives.

More information can be found at http://www.MySelfHelp.com.

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Achieving New Year?s Success with Self-Talk Audio Book

Posted by on September 8, 2010 1 comment

Achieving New Year’s Success with Self-Talk Audio Book











(PRWEB) November 29, 2005 –

With more than half of Americans abandoning their New Year’s resolutions, success hinges on a new self-talk audio book entitled “Design Your Life: Using Self-Talk to Create Your Life One Day at a Time,” by Michael J. Russ available at Amazon.com.

According to a University of Scranton survey, 40 to 45 percent of American adults make one or more resolutions each year, however, only 36 percent maintained their resolution(s) after six months.

“Americans simply talk themselves right out of their resolutions,” said Michael Russ, president of Powerful Living International, LLC. “At the beginning of the year you are full of optimism, excitement and hope. The thoughts and words you use to describe your resolutions are enthusiastic and positive. Then as days and months progress, enthusiasm fades and you find yourself referring to your goals with doubtful and apologetic self-talk.”

To help people maintain the attitude, drive and motivation necessary to successfully accomplish goals, Russ has produced a new audio book outlining how to align self-talk with goals.

Self-talk is what people think and say about themselves, both in their head and in conversations with others. The experiences and success people have in their lives are directly influenced by self-talk. Russ says self-defeating thoughts should be replaced by supportive thoughts.

“Self-talk is the most incredible force you have for creating the life you envision. When you use it to support you in every moment, life doesn’t seem so difficult. This is the power of self-talk,” said Russ.

About the Author (http://www.powerfulliving.org)

Michael J. Russ, president and founder of Powerful Living International, LLC, is an empowering speaker who has authored several audio books providing mental tools for effective selling, playing better golf, managing energy and improving self-talk. His newest audio book: “Design Your Life: Using Self-Talk to Create Your Life One Day at a Time,” is geared towards young adults and outlines a five step process for using positive self-talk to build inner strength, improve self-image and work through adversity to achieve success.

For additional information about Russ, his audio books or to set up interviews, please call 850-866-6965.

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MySelfHelp.com Demonstrates Online Self-Help Programs at Academy for Eating Disorders International Conference in Denver

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MySelfHelp.com Demonstrates Online Self-Help Programs at Academy for Eating Disorders International Conference in Denver










June 2, 2003 (PRWEB) June 7, 2003

MySelfHelp.com presented a workshop on interactive self-help programs at the Academy for Eating Disorders International Conference in Denver on May 29 – 31. The conference, which was held at the Omni Interlocken Resort, was titled “Clinical and Scientific Challenges: The Interface between Eating Disorders and Obesity.” The workshop was presented by Richard Bedrosian, Ph.D., Associate in Psychiatry at the University of Massachusetts Medical School and president of MySelfHelp.com, and Nanci Pradas, Ph.D., executive vice president of MySelfHelp.com. The workshop focused on interactive self-help programs as adjuncts to treatment for binge eating disorder and related problems.

MySelfHelp.com is a provider of interactive self-help programs designed to improve the effectiveness of clinical therapy by providing accurate, supporting medical information, exercises and learning activities, and collaborative and community-building tools.

As the world’s premier site for online self-help resources, MySelfHelp.com consists of a growing family of highly interactive, easy-to-use programs featuring user-customizable exercises, tools, and resources designed to speed recovery and promote well being.

MySelfHelp.com is funded and supported by the National Institute of Mental Health and staffed by a team of highly experienced and reputable health care professionals and other experts who are devoted to helping people improve the quality of their lives.

For more information on the conference or MySelfHelp.com, send a message to info@MySelfHelp.com.


















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Sparky?s Self Storage Opens New Blog on Website

Posted by on August 2, 2010 1 comment

Sparky’s Self Storage Opens New Blog on Website










Hesperia, CA (Vocus/PRWEB) April 11, 2011

Sparky’s Self Storage has served the southern California region for many years providing a safe, clean place for residents to store furniture and other belongings. They have recently added a helpful blog to their website that will feature unique articles about moving and storage. It will also have articles with some helpful tips on packing, moving and choosing a storage unit.

The staff at Sparky’s Self Storage knows how stressful moving can be. It’s easy to forget about important items during this hectic experience. That’s why they wanted to provide this blog for their customers or anyone who wants to get a little more help when moving or packing. Each blog is chocked full of helpful tips and information designed to make the moving process faster and easier with fewer headaches.

Most of us have questions when moving about truck or self storage unit rental. People need items like boxes and bubble wrap. At Sparky’s Self Storage, they provide everything their customers might require in order to make their move go smoother. Sparky’s offers special box sizes for paintings and other items that are irregularly shaped. They also sell boxes especially designed for dishes. This makes packing dishes easy and helps prevent breakage.

Sparky’s Self Storage has five convenient locations in the southern California area. They offer Hesperia self storage, Highland, CA self storage, Thousand Palms self storage and Rialto, CA self storage and they are growing all the time. They also offer U-Haul truck and trailer rental at each location.

Their new blog is designed to highlight various components of moving and storing items. They will take their many years of experience in this industry and put it to use by helping residents make good choices about things like which U-Haul trailer to rent and how to best store stoves and refrigerators. These tips will save their customers time and money and help them avoid the heartbreak of losing a cherished family heirloom simply because it was packed wrong.

Each Sparky’s Self Storage location has an on-site manager. These are trained professionals who pride themselves in giving the best customer service around. They offer self storage units in many sizes and locations at each facility. The Rialto, self storage location also offers climate controlled storage units to protect belongings from extreme weather conditions.

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