Safety, Health, and Wellness

  • EAPondering: Ending a Bad Relationship

    Most of us have experienced a familiar pattern of difficulties following a realization that a relationship is not working. In more severe situations those challenges involved in trying to end a toxic relationship may even include elements of psychological trauma and/or outright fear of physical danger.

    Psychology Today has published a clear, down-to-earth article to help individuals who may have decided the time has come to sever ties, but feel sorely ill-equipped to start the difficult process, or follow it through to a healthy resolution.

    “5 Ways to End a Bad Relationship for Good”, by Juliana Breines, PhD, provides expert advice on moving on, and convincing yourself that it’s the right thing to do. Follow the link:  

    https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/in-love-and-war/201303/5-ways-end-bad-relationship-good 

    If you would like to talk further about this, or any issue in your life, Employee Assistance is a safe, supportive place to start. Call today, or visit our web page: 

    www.hr.uconn.edu/employee-assistance-program/ 

    The UConn Employee Assistance Program provides confidential, free, professional consultation and brief counseling for faculty, staff and graduate assistants to help identify and resolve any concerns affecting you, your family or your job. And remember, household members are eligible, too!

    Call us. We’re right here. 

    Ext. 1307 Storrs Campus

    860-679-2877 Statewide – 24 hours

    800-852-4392 (CT toll-free)

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