The Calm Collection
RWJBarnabas One Source Employee Assistance Program has launched a series of brief, recorded original videos called, “The Calm Collection,” available to you and members of your family. In roughly three minutes, the EAP vows to help you and your family feel better. How do we do that? Some stress management, maybe a laugh or two...
The Calm Collection was created by Thomas Moore and produced by Thomas Moore and Martha Cowles. Each episode is made by the person in the video and edited and branded by Michael Pizzano. More videos will follow from artists and therapists who are committed to helping our One Source EAP clients.
Season 3
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Episode 3: Answers From A Teenager
In this episode, Zoe Moore responds to her dad’s questions, and helps us all to understand teenagers better.
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Thomas Moore, licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) and administrative director of clinical and business services, RWJBarnabas One Source Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and his co-star Zoe, share important insights into what it's like to be a teenager.
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Episode 2: Drumming Away Stress
This video demonstrates how rhythm relieves stress, promotes happiness, and enhances teams. Robert Friedman, author of "The Healing Power of the Drum" and EAP Senior Trainer shares this joyful experience with the EAP Team.
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Episode 1: The Pandemic Has Been Good for Dogs
Family togetherness is a bit of mixed bag, except if you’re a dog or cat or other furry pet.
Thomas Moore, licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) and administrative director of clinical and business services, RWJBarnabas One Source Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and his furry co-star, Gracie, remind us that finding happiness during these unconventional times is extremely important.
Season 2
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In this double episode, Thomas Moore, EAP Administrative Director of Clinical & Business Services, opens Season 2 utilizing Cognitive Therapy to help us manage our emotions.
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Episode 2: "Grounding Our Awareness"
Abdi Assadi, Healer, Spiritual Counselor and Author, leads us through an exercise to ground our consciousness and awareness into our physical bodies to create body-mind relaxation.
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Owen Fitzpatrick, Psychologist, Author, TEDx talker, filmmaker, and yes, born and raised in Ireland, explains what the anti-fragile mind is, and how we can turn adversity into our own growth.
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Episode 4: "Having a Bad Day? Be your Own Best Friend!"
NYC Actor, Writer, Change-maker, Jade Zaroff, encourages us to observe life's daily challenges with no judgment by learning to be your own best friend.
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Episode 5: "Say Hello to High Achievers!"
Will Jacobs, NYC Improvisor and Actor, answers a series of questions about high achievers, and offers advice about resiliency.
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Episode 6: "If You’re In A Rush, This Episode is for You!"
Tom teams up with Kelli R. Reilly, LA-based filmmaker, editor and mixed media designer, to highlight his best stress management moments from Seasons 1 and 2.
Season 1
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Episode 1: Two Skills I Know You Have
Thomas Moore, EAP Administrative Director of Clinical & Business Services, shows us how we can create relaxation through breathing.
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Episode 2: More Time with Family is Great!
Tom shows us how we can breathe and relax at home while we’re spending more time with our families.
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Episode 3: Journey To The Beach
Robert Lawrence Friedman, Senior Trainer, RWJBarnabas EAP, shows us how we can create relaxation through guided visualization.
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Episode 4: Chanting to Alleviate Stress
Downtown NYC singer, actor and writer Kenyon Phillips describes how we can alleviate stress through just one minute of Buddhist chanting.
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Episode 5: Tossing A Ball And Letting Go
NYC Actor, Writer, Director Jayce Bartok and his son Jax stay in the present by tossing a ball, and letting go of stress. Tiffany Bartok, filmmaker, directs.
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Episode 6: Offering Yourself Nourishment
NYC Actor, Writer and Change-maker Jade Zaroff leads us through a meditation and affirmation exercise to relieve our stress. Written by Jade Zaroff and Tom Moore.
About The Calm Collection
The Calm Collection is being produced by Thomas Moore, Michael Pizzano and Martha Cowles. Each episode is made by the person in the video and edited by Michael Pizzano. More videos will follow from artists and therapists who are committed to helping our One Source EAP clients.
