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Some of the most common problems the EAP deals with include:
- Stress
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Grief
- Marriage Counseling
- Family Counseling
- Career planning
- Parenting difficulties
- Drug or alcohol concerns
- Job loss or job change
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Take a Summer Break
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 http://www.medicaldaily.com/health-benefits-vacation-5-reasons-go-away-summer-246530
Trauma Survivors-Support Group
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 lunch time in the EAP. If you are interested in knowing more about this group, please contact Maureen at mmccarre@som.umaryland.edu or call her at 667.214.1560.
Reiki will be offered in the EAP January-July 2017
What is Reiki? Definition Reiki is a form of therapy that uses simple hands-on, no-touch, and visualization techniques, with the goal of improving the flow of life energy in a person. Reiki (pronounced ray-key) means “universal life energy” in Japanese, and Reiki practitioners are trained to detect and alleviate problems of energy flow on the physical, emotional, and spiritual level. Reiki touch therapy is used in much the same way to achieve similar effects that traditional massage therapy is used—to relieve stress and pain, and to improve the symptoms of various health conditions. Purpose Reiki claims to provide many of the same benefits as traditional massage therapy, such as reducing […]
Cost
All EAP services are provided free of charge and are separate from the regular health plans provided by UMB. If the EAP refers someone to an outside provider for services, those services would need to be covered by the employee or the employee’s health plan.
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Supervisors
If you suspect that personal problems may be to blame for poor performance on the job , consider referring the employee to the EAP for an assessment.
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UMB Behavioral Evaluation and Threat Assessment (BETA)
UMB promotes a safe and secure environment for its students, faculty, staff, volunteers, visitors, and affiliate employees, and has a zero tolerance philosophy for threats and acts of aggression or violence.
The UMB Behavioral Evaluation and Threat Assessment (BETA) Guide was created to help members of the UMB community identify and report threatening, aggressive, or violent behavior.
Developed in accordance with the UMB Behavioral Evaluation and Threat Assessment Policy, the guide also provides information on campus resources and contacts.
Brochure
For more information, see our EAP Brochure (PDF).