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Workshop Information

The EAP offers workshops for employees on a variety of topics to support mental health, well-being, and professional development. Workshop topics can include:

  • Stress management
  • Work-life balance 
  • Positive communication 
  • Resiliency 
  • Time management 
  • Mindfulness 
  • Coping with change or uncertainty
  • Self-care 
  • Boundaries 
  • EAP overview
  • Supervisor-specific training (leader well-being, cultivating psychological safety, non-defensive communication with employees, & more)
  • and more!

If you are an administrator, supervisor, or designee interested in scheduling an EAP workshop for your school or office, please complete this Google Form: https://forms.gle/p7sz5eb5f6M6Dr7HA. You may also contact the EAP office at 240-740-6500.

Summer 2025 PDO Workshops

The EAP office offers virtual workshops throughout the year on PDO for supporting services professionals, administrative and supervisory professionals, and workshops that are open to all employees. View upcoming workshops below and register on PDO:

  • July 8, 2025 from 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.: Mindfulness: How to Be More Present. We all lead busy lives and it can be difficult to stay in the present moment when thinking about the past or worrying about the future. Participants will explore the benefits of mindfulness, engage in a variety of mindful activities, and learn how to start a personal mindfulness practice. Register on PDO Course #91820 Section#: 141856 for Support Staff Professionals (SPT10).
  • July 15, 2025 from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.: Mindfulness: How to Be More Present. We all lead busy lives and it can be difficult to stay in the present moment when thinking about the past or worrying about the future. Participants will explore the benefits of mindfulness, engage in a variety of mindful activities, and learn how to start a personal mindfulness practice. Register on PDO Course #91839 Section#: 141824 open to all employees. 
  • July 17, 2025 from 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.: Summer Well-Being: A new season signals a time of change and it can be helpful to assess your well-being. During this session with the MCPS Employee Assistance Program, you will identify strategies to nurture your well-being this summer. Register on PDO Course #92592 Section#:141862 for Support Staff Professionals (SPT10).
  • July 23, 2025 from 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.: Communicating to Enhance Relationships. This interactive workshop will review effective communication strategies that contribute to a collaborative and respectful workplace environment. Participants will practice active listening, assertive communication, and self-regulation strategies to enhance their communication skills. Staff will learn concrete tools to effectively communicate their message, increase understanding, and resolve conflict in a more positive way. This workshop will take place in-person in the Maple Room at 45 W Gude Dr. Rockville, MD 20850. Register on PDO Course #93516 Section#: 141865 for Support Staff Professionals (SPT10).
  • July 24, 2025 from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.: Summer Well-Being: A new season signals a time of change and it can be helpful to assess your well-being. During this session with the MCPS Employee Assistance Program, you will identify strategies to nurture your well-being this summer. Register on PDO Course #92606 Section#: 141826 open to all employees. 
  • July 30, 2025 from 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.: Food and Mood: Nourishing Your Body and Mind for Healthy Aging: This workshop will provide concrete strategies to support your physical and mental health as you age. We will explore the positive effects of nutrition on cognitive retention and mental health. Participants will learn how to implement the MIND diet into meals and practice strategies to enhance physical and mental well-being. Register on PDO Course #93518 Section#:141867 for Support Staff Professionals (SPT10).