Family Services EAP provides educational and wellness sessions. These sessions are intended to be interactive, and educational. They can be helpful to individuals and the organization. However, deeply rooted issues need to be addressed in a more intensive manner whether they are individual or organizational in nature.
Educational Sessions are designed to be 1 to 1 1/2 hours in length with a minimum of 10 participants. The sessions need to be booked a minimum of 1 month to 6 weeks in advance to allow for you to promote the event and time for the presentor to schedule and prepare the presentation and handouts.
The following are samples of the of the possible topics and you are welcome to discuss with us other topics of interest to your organization.
PERSONAL WELLNESS
Assertiveness Skills
- learn the distinction between passive, aggressive and assertive styles of communication
- understand the risks and benefits of being assertive
- complete an inventory of your assertiveness skill level
- learn basic assertiveness techniques
The Basics of Stress Management
- learn to identify your signs and types of stress
- increase your awareness of techniques to manage personal stress including:
a) communication and people skills
b) cognitive skills
c) time management skills
d) social network and work-life balance skills
Understanding Depression
- learn about the spectrum of depressive disorders
- understand the causes of depression and common symptoms
- increase your awareness of the various treatment options
- understand the roles of different helping professionals in the treatment of depression
Seasonal Affective Disorder
- a specialized focus on a common problem in our Northern climate
- learn what causes SAD
- learn coping and treatment strategies for dealing with SAD
Understanding Grief and Loss
- learn the stages of grief
- learn strategies for managing grief and loss
- how to be supportive to the bereaved co-worker
FINANCIAL WELLNESS
Demystifying Investments
- presented by a Credit Counsellor
- understand investment language
- learn the distinction between GICs and Bonds
- understand the advantages and disadvantages of Mutual Funds
- learn how to choose an investment strategy that suits your circumstances
Real Life Money Management
- presented by a Credit Counsellor
- become financially aware
- learn how to live within your means - ensuring your lifestyle choices do not exceed your income
- understand how to manage your debt load effectively
- know your rights with collection agencies
Financial Retirement Planning
- presented by a Credit Counsellor
- learn how to lessen the tax bite when you retire
- understand your entitlements
- become aware of income tax implications for retirees
- learn how to put plans in place today in order to be debt-free by retirement
What’s the Score?
- presented by a Credit Counsellor
- understand credit ratings and how to avoid negative reports
- discover how your credit score impacts your overall financial picture and aspects of daily life - from renting an apartment to getting car insurance
- tips to improve your credit standing
- learn how to protect yourself from identity theft
LIFESTYLE WELLNESS
Balancing Personal and Work Life
- complete a life satisfaction inventory
- evaluate your balance by determining time and energy spent in the major life areas of work, family, school, leisure and social areas
- learn strategies to rebalance your life based on personal beliefs and values
Lifestyle Planning for Retirement
- increase your awareness of the emotional and psychological aspects of leaving the world of work
- learn the importance of identifying retirement goals
- learn how to prepare for lifestyle changes, including dealing with uncertainty and adjusting to changes in relationships as a result of retirement
Coping with Aging Parents
- identify the signs of care-giver stress
- understand the special stressors of the sandwich generation
- learn how to manage decision-making dilemmas
- become aware of emotional and practical resources to cope the demands of the care-giver role
Creating a Positive Relationship with your Teen
- presented by a Youth Counsellor
- understanding the world of teenagers
- understanding normal teen behaviour and behaviours that are cause for concern
- how to communicate with teens
- dealing with conflict and how to develop a harmonious relationship with your teen
Managing Holiday Stress
- take some “time out” to talk about holiday stress
- identify your personal risk factors
- learn coping strategies to better enjoy the holidays
Dealing with Job Burnout: Personal Strategies for Self Care
- understand the differences between “job burnout” and just “having a bad day”
- learn short term stress management coping skills
- plan long term strategies for achieving work-life balance