Safety, Health, and Wellness

  • EAP Frontline Employee - March 2019 Newsletter

    Featured in this month’s edition:

    Have a Good Mental Health Day at Work – “If you suffer from depression and/or anxiety, you know that their symptoms don’t park themselves at the front door when you arrive at work…“

    Gratitude – (It’s) Got Science Behind It - “The benefits of practicing gratitude have real science behind it…”

    Talking to Someone about Getting Counseling “Is there a ‘right way’ or ‘best approach’ for convincing a troubled friend or loved one to get professional counseling…?”

    Other topics in this edition:

    • Tech for To-Do Lists: Try Trello

    • Find Moments for Movement to Stay Fit

    • Feeling Great, but Do You Have Prediabetes?

    • Soft Skills… Maintain a Positive Attitude

    • Giving Feedback that Sticks

    For the full March 2019 edition of “Frontline Employee”, or to learn more about UConn EAP visit our webpage: http://hr.uconn.edu/employee-assistance-program/

    Your EAP provides professional, brief counseling – on campus, plus 27 locations statewide - to help identify and resolve personal, family or work related concerns. Employee Assistance is:

    • Confidential!

    • Free!

    • Household Members too!

    NEW RESOURCES FOR MANAGERS & Supervisors …

    • The UConn EAP webpage now includes a full section of brief information videos to assist you in helping your valuable people to succeed in the midst of the human factor at work.

    • EAP is also available by invitation to meet with departments, programs or other groups to discuss and process challenges, critical incidents or other areas of common concern.

    To schedule a private appointment, or speak with an EAP consultant, call:

    (860) 486-1307 Storrs

    (800) 852-4392 Statewide - 24 hours (Toll-free in CT)

     

    For more information, contact: Gary Alger at gary.alger@uconn.edu