MAP in the news
Cultivating joy
Find out how to cultivate joy on a daily basis and create an antidote to feeling miserable.
Member Assistance Program’s Let’s Talk About It
Hundreds of middle school students took part in social-emotional learnng at the sixth annual Let’s Talk About It event in Queens, brought by the UFT’s Member Assistance Program (MAP), the MindUP social-emotional learning program and the UFT Teacher Center.
Cultivating love
In this Valentine's Day season, it is worth remembering that there are various types of love around us all the time, all worthy of celebration. Rather than being dependent on a romantic partner, love is something each of us creates from within, every day. Part of cultivating love is noticing the love we already have and finding ways to deepen that joy.
Q&A on addiction
Addiction is a complex, often chronic brain disease characterized by compulsive engagement in a behavior or a substance craving and use despite negative life consequences. Learn some of the early warning signs.
Setting healthy boundaries
Setting boundaries is an important step to keep relationships healthy. By making time and space for positive interactions and our own priorities, boundaries help us avoid feeling burned out.
Setting yourself up for a great year
September is a great time to set your intentions for how you’d like the school year to proceed and put strategies in place to help you achieve your goals.