Santa Margarita
When one of your employees is facing a significant personal problem, he or she can call for assistance anytime 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Day or night, our lines are staffed by experienced counselors with a Master's or PH.D degree. And if a referral is needed, we have a provider network with over 25,000 counselors available. Some of the most common issues our counselors deal with are:
With our Work/Life Counseling Benefits, your employees can access help and expert resources to address the challenges and concerns of daily living. Some of the most common Work/Life issue that our members face are:
We offer counseling, help, tools, and resources to employees and their family members to address a wide range of problems and issues. Just some of these include:
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All employees--and any members of their immediately family are entitled to telephone counseling services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. And when members call, experienced counselors--not call center staff--provide immediate help. Our counselors are the industry's best. To qualify, a counselor must have either a Master's or Ph.D degree in a counseling discipline and a minimum of five years of clinical experience. Our counselors are also characterized by a caring and empathetic approach and commitment to excellent service. For face-to-face counseling, a member is referred to a local counselor for additional help. We've built a referral network of more than 25,000 private practice providers located throughout the U.S. and Canada to supplement our proprietary counseling services. In addition, our www.theEAP.com web site is available day and night, offering private access to thousands of articles, assessments, videos, and information resources. “The First Wealth is Health.” --Ralph Waldo Emerson No doubt, we live in challenging times! And while we may not have the ability to impact national or world events, we are each uniquely situated to directly impact our own, individual health! Here are a few ideas to get started getting back into the pink this winter: ?? Get a flu shot. Julie Gerberding, M.D., Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, says, “Get out there and get protected, protect others and for sure protect your children.” Dr. William Shaffner of the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases adds, “People should start getting vaccinated now, yesterday actually!” ?? Avoid the workplace sources of illness and infection. The primary culprit? Your office keyboard, which microbiologist Charles Gerba of the University of Arizona describes as a “bouillibaisse of bacteria.” He recommends frequent hand washing with soap and hot water (hand sanitizers often remain on the skin and don’t penetrate deeply enough beneath the surface). Also, he suggests that you avoid touching your face and eyes. ?? Do Your “D.” The American Institute of Medicine has strongly affirmed the value of vitamin D for the entire population. The Institute cited mounting evidence that vitamin D is a significant factor in bone strength and may reduce the risk of cancer, diabetes and heart disease. At least 400 IUs of Vitamin D is recommended daily and can be found naturally in “oily” fish such as mackerel, salmon, trout and orange roughy or can be ingested as a supplement. ?? Avoid catastrophizing about events we can’t control. Research psychologist Paul J. Lavrakas reports that as many as 16 million Americans are “suffering terribly” and their health is “likely to be severely impacted” by this type of worry. “Catastrophizing” means that we assume the worst about any situation that is perceived as threatening. But worry and hand-wringing are totally unproductive and can make us vulnerable to illness and infection. Better to call your Employee Assistance Program and “talk it out.” ?? Realize that stress and sleep deprivation add pounds. Both sleep deprivation and excessive stress will release cortisol into your bloodstream. Cortisol is a corticosteroid hormone that is secreted by the adrenal gland and contributes to significant fat deposits around the waist. So get to bed early and realize that stress (worry) has never solved a single problem! ?? Get on-board with the new health guidelines. After an extensive study of Americans’ exercise patterns, an expert panel commissioned by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services found that “regular physical activity” can cut the risk of heart attacks and stroke by at least 20%. For the average adult, this can be achieved with 2.5 hours of moderate aerobic activity per week. Brisk walking, hiking, biking or treadmill laps will meet this prescription! ?? Get in the shape of your life! Struggling to lose weight or become fit? Your Employee Assistance Program offers many special programs, discounts and incentives from many well-known companies including Jenny Craig®; Bally’s Total Fitness®; Workouts for You®; Apex Nutrition®. To learn more about these, visit the Lifestyle Benefits at your EAP Information Resources Website or contact an EAP counselor by phone for details. Health Psychologist
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