ComPsych is the provider of Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services for the State Employee Health Plan (SEHP). As part of the service agreement, they will be offering monthly workshops that provide valuable learning for employees, and can help increase visibility and utilization of the EAP benefit. EAP webinars are presented by ComPsych trainers. The duration is approximately 30-45 minutes. Registration is required.
Using the philosophy that "those who are happy at home perform better on the job," this workshop was developed for those who feel burdened with too many responsibilities and without enough time for personal enjoyment. This workshop will help participants explore and define home responsibilities, identify career requirements and prioritize leisure time. The resulting better balance will help achieve more in one's career and at home.
At one time or another, everyone experiences symptoms of mental illness. Too frequently the response to such symptoms in the workplace is confusion, fear, judgment, avoidance and outright rejection. This leads to a worsening of symptoms and a deterioration of performance. This training is designed to reduce the stigma associated with mental illness and to promote ways of supporting one another in the workplace. The session will address signs and symptoms of distress and effective ways of providing support for co-workers. The training also will include exercises to develop these skills.
Longer hours, increased responsibilities, constant change, accelerated pace of business, intensified pressure…But this doesn't mean you can't have fun and enjoy your work. This workshop will help you not only to survive but also thrive in today's high-pressure world. By unleashing your energy, igniting your enthusiasm and finding fun in your job, you're sure to maximize your work performance and even enjoy it!
When you see the joy a 2 or 3 year old has on the playground swinging from the monkey bars, bouncing on the horse, and climbing to the top of the slide, it's hard to imagine that it may take work and encouragement from parents to keep kids active. In many cases, however, children do become too sedentary, especially as they get a little older. Increasing demands at school and social pressures that make kids uncomfortable are just two of the factors that can make it difficult to keep kids physically active. With the growing body of researching suggesting just how important physical activity is for children, this concern has become more important than ever. This workshop will explore the barriers that stand in the way of keeping kids active, and will offer parents tips on how to overcome the challenge.
Everyone experiences emotions at work. We get frustrated with bosses giving more work when they don't understand how much work we already have. We get upset with co-workers who don't do their jobs, so we can't do ours. We get angry with irate customers who don't realize we are only trying to help. We worry about an uncertain future. But with all these emotions, most people don't think they have anything to do with how they are feeling. They believe their emotions are a result of an external cause.That just isn't true.
It seems that more than ever, people are living busy, chaotic lives that often leave them feeling overwhelmed and out of control. Between work, parental responsibilities, community involvement, exercise, hobbies, friendships, family responsibilities and more, sometimes it feels as if keeping track of it all is just impossible. Fortunately, there are many tools available to help people gain control, though sometimes sorting through what's available can add what seems like even more chaos to life. Smartphones, day planners, alarms, e-mail systems, priority grids, voice mail systems, note pads, to-do lists, contact lists, address books, folders, file cabinets and more—the purpose of this lunch-and-learn is to help you sort through the tools available to help you organize your life, and pick the ones that will work for you.
Procrastination is rampant in today's business world. Sure, it's easy to blame others for your inability to get things done—demanding bosses, or co-workers who interrupt you for help. But be honest, how often is it your own fault? Are you simply putting off doing what will still be in your in-box tomorrow? Do you make statements such as: "I don't have time to do it," "It makes sense to do the smaller tasks first to get them out of the way," "Once I get more energy, I can really focus on this"? If so, there's a strong possibility that you have fallen into the "Procrastination Trap." Pushing important tasks and projects off until later can cause emotional anguish and keep you from accomplishing professional and personal goals. This workshop will provide you with techniques and strategies to overcome procrastination in your work and personal life.
All aspects of work and life require stress—everyone experiences it. Experiencing stress is not all bad, but how we perceive stress is what's important. Stress is our body's normal response to any extra physical, mental or emotional demand we place on it. This workshop will help you to understand more about stress, identify your stressors and learn ways to cope with and manage high stress levels.
The approaching holiday season brings many expectations. Often this makes us feel like we are being pulled in a hundred different directions. There are office parties to attend, family get-togethers to schedule, children's holiday recitals and gifts to buy. The holidays can be one of the happiest times of the year, yet it can also be one of the most stressful. Maintaining balance and keeping stress from overwhelming you are the keys to an enjoyable holiday season. This workshop provides an overview of common stressors people encounter during the holidays, and offers "stress buster" tips to help you get the most possible enjoyment out of the season.