WHAT IS AN EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)?

 

Employees face problems on a daily basis both at work and at home. These personal problems, if not addressed, can affect their psychological and physical well-being, work performance, work ethics and safety. EAP is part of wellness program provided as a benefit for the employees to help employees build positive relationships within the workplace. Depending on the needs of the employee, the program is a short-term and  confidential. EAP services providing counseling & consultation support to individual and groups of employees who are experiencing personal and/or work related problems. 

 

HOW CAN EAP ASSIST EMPLOYEES?

• Establishing trust and rapport 

• Understand their presenting problem & concerns in an unbiased, non-judgment environment

• Identify key problems & explore underlying causes

• Develop an approach in planning solutions to minimize consequences and restore well-being

 

EXAMPLES OF SOME ISSUES THAT CLIENTS MAY SEEK ASSISTANCE

 

Work Related:

• Problems with performance.

• Relationships between co-workers.

• Bullying and harassment.

• Managing conflict and anger management.

• Adjusting to change in the workplace.

• Career change.

• Managing work related stress

 

Personal Issues:

• Stress management.

• Anxiety or depression.Grief and loss.

• Low self-esteem.

• Anger Management

• Transition issues (Jobs, Relationship, Mid-life)

• Emotional Regulation

• Abuse (Physical & Emotional)

• Substance Abuse

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Family Issues:

• Work-life balance.

• Financial or legal problems.

• Parenting and step-parenting issues.

• Concerns related to Children .

• Relationship issues.

• Boundaries & Extended family 

• Separation and divorce.

• Domestic violence.