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EAP Wellness Workshops Have Something for You This Summer!

Posted On June 14, 2023
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Summer is a great time to prioritize your mental health and the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is here to help. The EAP is open during the summer months and a range of options are available to you, including no-cost and confidential virtual or in-person counseling sessions. Employees can reach the in-house EAP at 240-314-1040 (Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.) or our external partner EAP at 866-496-9599 (24/7/365) to schedule an appointment.

Register today on Professional Development Online (PDO) to attend a wellness workshop with the EAP this summer. Available courses include:

  • Building Your Resiliency Practice: This activity-based course will empower staff with skills to manage adversity, change and stress. The training covers topics, such as coping strategies and self-care practices. You will leave with concrete tools to begin implementing a personalized proactive and responsive resiliency plan right away.

-  For supporting staff, SPT10 course# 91281, Wednesday, July 5, 2-3:30 p.m.

-  For all employees: course# 91838: Thursday, July 13, 4-5:30 p.m.

  • Mindfulness: How to Be More Present: This course will cover the benefits of mindfulness and how to start a mindfulness practice. Participants will practice a variety of mindfulness exercises to explore strategies that work for them.

-  For supporting staff, SPT10 course#: 91820 Wednesday, July 12, 2-3:30 p.m.

-  For all employees: course# 91839, Tuesday, July 25, 4-5:30 p.m.

  • Recognizing & Responding to Stress in the Body: Stress is a natural part of life and too much stress can easily overwhelm our brain and body. Participants will learn how to identify their own unique stress response and practice proactive and responsive strategies to alleviate stress.

-  For supporting staff, SPT10 course# 91821, Wednesday, July 19, 2-3:30 p.m.

-  For all employees, course# 91840, Thursday, Aug. 3, 4-5:30 p.m.

  • You Can Do Both: Navigating Work-Life Balance: In this workshop, staff will learn strategies to create more balance in their lives while navigating the unique pressure as school employees. Participants will gain practical tools to prioritize their well-being and develop a plan for change.

-  For supporting staff professionals, SPT10 course #90814, Wednesday, July 26, 2-3:30 p.m.

  • Managing Your Time: Maximizing Your Potential: This interactive workshop will provide an overview of core challenges related to time management. You will develop time management goals and strategies to prioritize your time. You will leave this workshop with a toolkit to overcome obstacles to effective time management and prioritize your efficiency.

-  For supporting staff professionals, SPT10 course# 90816, Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2- 3:30 p.m.

  • Setting Healthy Boundaries: Staff will learn why we all need healthy boundaries. Staff will examine their current work boundaries and identify barriers to establishing and maintaining them. Participants will practice interactive strategies to increase their ability to set healthy boundaries.

-  For supporting staff professionals, SPT10 course# 91822, Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2- 3:30 p.m.