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 learning more about the group or to register, please call us at 667.214.1555 or email mmccarre@som.umaryland.edu
As of April 11, 2016, the EAP will be back in the offices at 419 West Redwood Street. We want to thank the Health and Human Services library staff for all they did to accommodate us during this past month. We also appreciate the other employees on campus for understanding and assisting us when necessary….
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…
The EAP will is in the process of creating a Support Group for people who have experienced trauma in their lives. Trauma comes in many different forms: abuse, neglect, bullying, war, accidents, sudden loss of a support system, etc. The group will focus on the recovery part of the trauma. It will be held during…
Due to the fire in 419 West Redwood a couple of weeks ago, the EAP has been temporarily relocated to the Health and Human Services Library at the corner of Greene and Lombard Streets. Please call our main EAP phone at 667.214.1555 to schedule an appointment. You can also email us at mmccarre@psych.umaryland.edu. Thank you…
In the days to come, images and stories about the explosions at the Boston Marathon will dominate the media. Althought trauma affects people differently, you may experience some common reactions. These signs and symptoms may begin immediately or you may feel fine for days or even weeks, then suddenly be hit with a reaction. Although…
The EAP will be hosting an Anger Management class beginning next week. It will be taught in a class-like format so you can learn how your background and family experiences taught you about anger. The class will give you ideas of different ways to control and express your anger. The class will be small, no…