Safety, Health, and Wellness

  • EAP Frontline Employee - May Newsletter

    Featured in this month’s edition:

    Getting Help for Anxiety - “More than 40 million North Americans suffer from chronic forms of nervousness that interfere with their life…”

    Getting Couples’ Communication Unstuck - “Communications problems are still the most commonly cited reasons for separation and divorce, so don’t let the frustration… linger too long in your relationship before taking steps to intervene…”

    Let Nature Rejuvenate You - “New research shows that there are mental health advantages that come from spending time immersed in natural settings…”

    Other topics in this edition:

    • How to Receive Criticism Well

    • Will Gratitude Add to Your Life?

    • Find Work and Family Balance with “Shared Activities”

    • Research: Benefits of Beets

    For the full May 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!

    MANAGERS – Just So You Know… 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, call:

    (860) 486-1307 Storrs

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

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