A study in Canada revealed that employees who used their Employee Assistance Program (EAP) were 73% MORE likely to get a promotion than those who did not use the EAP. The study included 6500 women and over 8300 men. One of the theories as to why this helps employees get promoted is that individuals are able to increase their coping skills so they can better handle the job and life in general. Every little bit helps! Contact us today for new coping skills. 410.328.5860
Due to circumstances beyond our control (a fire in our building at 419 West Redwood Street), the EAP will be temporarily operating in the Health Services Library at 601 West Lombard Street on the 2nd floor. We do have access to emails, but we do not have access to our phones. We have an EAP…
The EAP will have a table in the hospital every couple of weeks so employees can get to know us better. You may have noticed us on March 1 in the hallway near the Breast Cancer Center. We had some free give aways, brochures and a raffle for a gift basket. Best of all, employees…
It is good for your mental health to take breaks from work. Summer is a good time to do that. Even a few days away from the office can be helpful. See this link to learn more: http://www.medicaldaily.com/health-benefits-vacation-5-reasons-go-away-summer-246530
If you are experiencing triggers from all that is in the news lately and the #metoo movement, the EAP is here to help you sort things out. Call 667.214.1555 or email mmccarre@som.umaryland.edu to make an appointment.
The EAP has held Grief Support Groups in the past and all have been well received. This Fall, we will start a new Grief Support Group. It will be held during the lunch hour so people can bring their lunches if necessary. It will run October 9- December 11, 2017. If you are interested in…
This might be the right tool for you! One of our senior counselors, Cheryl Confer, recently attended a workshop on Coherent Breathing. This is a simple breathing practice that is designed to reduce stress and anxiety and create a relaxed state of mind and body. It is based on a scientific principle of regulating the…