Safety, Health, and Wellness

  • EAP October Frontline Employee Newsletter

    Featured in this month’s edition:

    Micro-aggression in the Workplace - “Are you familiar with the term ‘micro-aggression’ in the workplace? It refers to the often-subtle uncivil and inappropriate communication and interactions, verbal or nonverbal, that cause others… to feel that they have experienced a snub… “ 

    Living with Someone in Chronic Pain – “All chronic health issues have ripple effects for loved ones, but chronic pain is especially potent...” 

    Other topics in this edition:

    • Be a Solution-oriented Employee
    • Help Prevent Alzheimer’s with a MIND DIET
    • Crowdfunding for College?
    • Stress Management Technique: REFRAMING
    • Bullying in School: Two Month Checkup
    • When Work Stress Comes Home 

    For the full October 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! Copy & paste the link for a clear, 3-minute video explanation:www.youtube.com/watch?v=2kUF4rrRFc4
    • Free!
    • Household Members too! 

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

    To schedule a private appointment, 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