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Mar 14 Webinar: Gambling in the Workplace: Anything but a Safe Bet

Video Recording A video recording of this webinar is available for you to watch. Gambling in the Workplace: Anything but a Safe Bet Join us for a free webinar sponsored by the University of Maryland Department of Psychiatry UMMC EAP Programs. Thursday, March 14, 20242:00–3:00 pm Join us for a better understanding of how problems […]

A Journey Through Her Lens February 3, 2024 flyer

Feb 3 Event: A Journey through Her Lens

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Mu Xi Zeta Chapter Baltimore County, MD Presents “A JOURNEY THROUGH HER LENS” A powerful art-gallery style presentation with photographs & impactful discussion on domestic violence facilitated by Soror Carol Edwards – Alpha Zeta Chapter Saturday, February 3, 2024 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Woodmoor Recreational Activity Center 7111 Croyden […]

Sep 21 Webinar: Making the Most of the Limited PSLF Waiver: How Employees Can Access Student Loan Forgiveness

Video Recording & Presentation Slides A video recording of this webinar is available for you to watch. You can also view and download the presentation slides. Making the Most of the Limited PSLF Waiver: How Employees Can Access Student Loan Forgiveness Join us for a free webinar sponsored by the University of Maryland Department of […]

July 22 Webinar: Mental Health and Well-Being: Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

Video Recording A video recording of this webinar is available for you to watch. Mental Health and Well-Being in the Age of COVID: Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Implications and Practices Join us for a free webinar sponsored by the University of Maryland Department of Psychiatry UMMC EAP Programs. The webinar includes 1 CEU for Social […]

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COVID-19

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July 20 Webinar: Taming Anxiety and the Return to “Normal”

Taming Anxiety and the Return to “Normal”

Join us for a free webinar sponsored by the University of Maryland Department of Psychiatry UMMC EAP Programs.

Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at 3:00 pm

For over a year we have not known ‘what comes next’.
Carefully, we can move back to our pre-pandemic lives, but we are changed forever. This webinar will present some thoughts and techniques which may help in this transition and the path forward.

Join us for a conversation dealing with:
Taming Anxiety and the Return to “Normal”
providing insight and easy-to-use techniques for reducing anxious responses to concerns and apprehension.

PRESENTER: CAROL MCKISSICK, MBA, MS, LCPC

Carol is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and National Certified Counselor (NCC). Her specialties include couples (Gottman) and trauma (EMDR) counseling. She has experience with adult individual and group counseling, as well as grief, depression, stress, addiction, anxiety, anger management, marital, family and workplace conflict. Before joining the University of Maryland EAP, Carol worked in scientific research and later earned an MBA.

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May 18 Webinar: Living in Today

Video Recording

A video recording of this webinar is available for you to watch.

Living in Today

Cherish Yesterday. Dream Tomorrow. Live Today.
Join us for a free webinar sponsored by the University of Maryland Department of Psychiatry UMMC EAP Programs.

Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at 3:00 pm

This webinar will provide tools needed to:

  • Survive one day at a time
  • Decrease your stress level
  • Gain peace of mind
  • Reduce worry and frustration

Covid has created increased stress to most human beings, particularly in the health care field. The psychology of living in the present is not just an arbitrary term or a popular phrase—it’s a recognized, evidence-based lifestyle that psychologists are quick to recommend for those struggling with anxiety and stress in their day-to-day lives.

Come and join us for a conversation focused on Living One Day at a Time.

Learn how to effectively deal with life on life’s terms.

Presenter: Peggy Burns, LCADC, MHS

Peggy has provided Employee Assistance Services since 1997 at UMMS and the Baltimore Orioles organization. She has also provided EAP services to BWMC since 2011. Peggy has been providing Mental Health and Substance Abuse services since 1981. She has extensive experience supporting those in need of Substance Abuse services, including family members and loved ones of those afflicted with this disease.

As a Licensed Substance Abuse Professional with a Masters degree in Human Services, her other specialties include: educating clients on developing healthy Communication Skills, Conflict Management, Assertiveness Training and Women’s Issues.

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Jan 19 Webinar: Managing Compassion Fatigue During COVID-19

Join us for a free webinar sponsored by the University of Maryland Department of Psychiatry UMMC EAP Programs.

Managing Compassion Fatigue through Self-Care Strategies during COVID-19

Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at 3:00 pm

Professionals in the healthcare and education fields are at a greater risk for developing burnout and Compassion Fatigue due to excessive practice of compassion-focused skills. Compassion Fatigue can strike the most caring and dedicated nurses, social workers, physicians and personal support workers alike.

It has been shown that, when we are suffering from this, we work more rather than less. What suffers is our health, our relationship with others, our personal lives and eventually our patients.

The best strategy to address Compassion Fatigue is to develop excellent self-care strategies, as well as an early warning system that lets you know that you are moving into the caution zone of Compassion Fatigue.

Presenter: Brian Fellows, MSW, LCSW-C

Ms. Fellows is a social worker at University of Maryland School of Medicine in the Department of Psychiatry. She has 15 years of experience in early childhood development, trauma and mental health. Ms. Fellows is the Program Director for the Taghi Modarressi Center for Infant Study Secure Starts Clinic where she manages an outpatient mental health clinic and supervises clinical staff and trainees. In addition, Ms. Fellows provides consultation, parent training and reflective supervision to early childhood programs and providers serving the most vulnerable children and families throughout the state of Maryland. Her passion is in promoting good mental health, strengthening relationships and ending generational trauma.

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Nov 17 Webinar: Financially Surviving COVID

This is a free webinar hosted by KOFE.

Wednesday, November 17, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST

Financially Surviving COVID

Participate in a presentation provided by an industry expert on how you can get help and help yourself financially during this pandemic.

In this free webinar, you’ll learn how to:

  • What the credit report contains and how to read it
  • The best places to get help during COVID-19
  • Sources for help might not be the most obvious
  • Helping yourself means not waiting on others
  • Tips for using credit wisely
  • How to dispute mistakes on financial reports
  • Local government benefits

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Attendees can register for this event through their KOFE portal or through the links below and will receive an email confirmation and reminder.

Wednesday, November 17, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST

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Tips for Healthcare Professionals

COPING WITH STRESS & COMPASSION FATIGUE

As a healthcare professional, you may face stress on the job under usual conditions due to long shifts, competing responsibilities, and witnessing or hearing about difficult patient experiences. As a responder on the front lines of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, you are likely working longer hours, seeing loved ones less, and working in a more stressful environment. At the same time, you may be coping with the mental health effects that all types of disasters, including public health
emergencies, often have. As such, you may be noticing signs of stress and distress in yourself and your coworkers.

This tip sheet explores stress and compassion fatigue, as well as signs of distress after a disaster. It identifies ways to cope and enhance resilience, along with resources for more information and support.

COVID-19 Employee Assistance Program

The Employee Assistance Program, in conjunction with UMMC, continues to monitor the situation regarding the spread of COVID-19 while following CDC protocol and guidelines.

We are committed to supporting the behavioral health needs of the campus community and remain open and accessible. We can be reached on our main line at 667-214-1555. Staff is available for in-person, phone and telehealth options.

Email Amy Johnson (amjohnso@som.umaryland.edu) directly for appointments, questions or additional concerns.

Keep Calm and Wash Your Hands

Stress management and active self-care are vital during this time of uncertainty. Use the following in response to crisis and to cope with a disaster:

Take care of your body
Eat healthy, balanced meals; exercise regularly and get sleep

Connect with others
Utilize and maintain relationships and support systems

Take breaks
Make time to unwind; practice deep breathing and stretching

Stay informed
Missing or inaccurate information can contribute to heightened anxiety or nervousness; Watch/listen/read updates from trusted officials

Seek help
If distress is negatively impacting your daily life, utilize resources available

Download the PDF for useful links and numbers

Reach Out for COVID-19 Help

The Employee Assistance Program, in conjunction with UMMC, continues to monitor the situation regarding the spread of COVID-19 while following CDC protocol and guidelines.

We are committed to supporting the behavioral health needs of the campus community and remain open and accessible to employees and family members. We can be reached on our main line at 667-214-1555. Staff is available for phone and secure telehealth video options.

Email Amy Johnson (amjohnso@som.umaryland.edu) directly for appointments, questions or additional concerns.

Stress Management and Self-Care

Stress management and active self-care are vital during this time of uncertainty. Use the following in response to crisis and to cope with a disaster:

Take care of your body
Eat healthy, balanced meals; exercise regularly and get sleep

Connect with others
Utilize and maintain relationships and support systems

Take breaks
Make time to unwind; practice deep breathing and stretching

Stay informed
Missing or inaccurate information can contribute to heightened anxiety or nervousness; Watch/listen/read updates from trusted officials

Seek help
If distress is negatively impacting your daily life, utilize resources available

Don’t Hesitate to Reach Out for Help

If these ideas seem too difficult to incorporate or you are experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety or the inability to sleep or function, don’t hesitate to reach out for help. FPI EAP remains available to provide confidential counseling by phone or secure telehealth as a benefit to eligible employees and family members.

Call 667-214-1555 or email Amy Johnson (amjohnso@som.umaryland.edu) to schedule an appointment.

Download the PDF for suggested resources and apps

Tips for Working from Home While Parenting

It is insanely hard to parent full-time, work from home, and deal with mounting expenses in an unpredictable health pandemic. But we are going to give you some ideas for coping.

Split the Work If You Can

If you have a partner, tag team or split the tasks so each of you has specific areas to cover. You’ve maximized the nap times or kids’ favorite shows to squeeze out some time to concentrate. Realize “This too shall pass” and check your thoughts when you feel overwhelmed. You may need to take a break, breathe deeply, or if you have a partner, turn to them.

Set “Open” and “Closed” Hours

For kids who are in elementary school or older, you can set certain hours when you are “CLOSED (working)” and then “OPEN” hours when you are available to them. It may be 11am to 12pm to get important clients contacted and another hour sometime in the afternoon.

This builds responsibility, as long as clocks are easy to find, and the dog hasn’t gotten out and run in the street, and the kids know to interrupt for emergencies.

Use a Visual Timer for Independent Play

Set up a play center in your house where toys are easily accessible and is a safe environment. Let your child know that you expect them to play independently.

To help them at a young age like 3 years old, having a visual timer that ticks down the minutes helps a child gauge their expected playtime. And you may want to suspend cleanup during the pandemic if you can maneuver around toys, just to ease stress, unless of course stepping on toys creates panic.

Time Block the Day

Start your day gauging the most important things you want to accomplish. Then plan times when work is possible, taking breaks often to interact with your kids. Whether it is snack time, some school project, a walk outside, or a fun activity, this helps to give your child that sense of closeness, while it helps you to change focus.

And whether you only accomplish half of what you hoped to do, begin to realize that the time you share with your child is precious. You might not have had this opportunity before, so when it feels like all hell is breaking loose, step back and refocus your energy. That will help your best self handle the situation. It takes some patience, and you can do it.

Accept that Screen Time Will Happen

We all know how much screen time we this is ok. But hey, we’re in a pandemic. Your kids are going to get bored and they may play video games more than you like or watch what seems like endless TV.

This is temporary, and let them know you are easing the restrictions. Maybe even take a break from work to sit and watch something with them. We’ll all get through this better when we give ourselves a break.

EAP Can Help

Confidential counseling by phone or secure telehealth. This free referral service is available to all employees and their family members. It is provided by FPI to make access to counseling services as easy as possible by trained mental health professionals.

Download the PDF for useful links and numbers

*Advice from THE STORY EXCHANGE, Inspiration and Information for Women Entrepreneurs