Safety, Health, and Wellness

  • EAP Frontline Employee - August Newsletter

    Featured in this month’s edition:

    Work Addiction Scale - “Workaholism is not an officially recognized disease process, but those who work too much are more prone to depression and anxiety disorders, and these ARE real treatable illnesses…”

    What Willingness to Learn Says About You - “You may have hard-fought education and training, but if you are not communicating a strong sense of willingness to learn new skills you may be overlooking opportunities…”

    Detachment: The Decision to Let Go – “Are you facing the loss of a close relationship, or deciding it’s time to let go and end the painful and conflict associated with it…?”

    Other topics in this edition:

    • Best Back-to-School Tips

    • Parenting Against Fake ID’s

    • Tips for Better Mental Hygiene

    • Weight Gain and Heart Health

    • Creating a Life Plan

    For the full August 2017 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