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As a strategic partner with University leadership, we develop and deliver innovative, fiscally responsible human resources programs and services to support the mission of Kutztown University.

We are located at 15187 Kutztown Road, Kutztown PA 19530. Four designated visitor parking spaces are available in the parking lot behind the Human Resources Center.

Office Hours: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Summer Hours: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. (mid-May through end of August)

F e a t u r e d N e w s

11/20/25

Practicing Gratitude this Thanksgiving
The spirit of Thanksgiving makes this an ideal time to reflect on what makes you feel grateful. Studies show that feeling and expressing gratitude can help reduce stress and anxiety and increase optimism. You can tap into these benefits by incorporating gratitude exercises into your daily routine.
Building a Gratitude Mindset
Practicing gratitude for just 15 minutes a day can be enough to make a difference. Focusing on the good things in your life can reduce muscle tension, calm breathing, and reorient your thoughts in a positive direction. With time, this practice can even improve sleep quality, boost your immune system, and support your heart health.

Here are a few techniques you can use to get started.

Make a mental note when good things happen. This will help to reinforce a positive attitude throughout the day.
Take time each day to celebrate your successes and enjoy the pleasant emotions and memories they conjure. If something negative happened, you can acknowledge it but then shift your thoughts back to the positives that also happened. This will help you maintain a healthy perspective in the face of setbacks.
Keep a gratitude journal. There’s no wrong way to journal but check out this practice from the Greater Good Science Center at Berkeley for suggestions.
Write a thank-you card. Taking the time to send appreciation to someone in your life will make you both feel better!
Pay it forward or pay it back. Do a favor for someone or consider volunteering for an organization or cause that is important to you.
Try using an app to help you stick to your gratitude habits. Or set alarms on your phone to remind you to be mindful about what makes you happy and thankful.

Making gratitude a regular habit can help you develop a more positive mindset and increase resilience throughout the year, so make a point to continue your practice beyond the Thanksgiving season.

Live and Work Well
For more tips to boost your mental health and wellbeing, check out the Live and Work Well website. There, you can learn more about your SEAP benefits, locate providers in your area, and find a wealth of information and resources for navigating financial and legal matters, building better relationships, recovering from substance misuse or addiction, and much more.

Contact Information

Visit liveandworkwell.com or call 1-800-692-7459. The services available through SEAP are a free benefit of working for the Commonwealth.

RETIREMENT COUNSELING

Appointments can be scheduled by phone or online - new appointments are added on an ongoing basis

SEAP

Information about the State Employee Assistance Program (SEAP)