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Office: 704-572-4859
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EAP Chair - United Airlines
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Cell: (303) 525-3334 UA EAP Regional Staff
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January Helping Hands: Depression
EAP Peer Volunteers: Helping Hands is very late this month due to vacation. This month we address depression - FOH (Federal Occupational Health) reports that anxiety and depression in males is up 82 and 134 percent (respectively) since the pandemic. Phenomenal...
October Helping Hands: Mental Health Awareness Month
EAP Peer Coordinators: October is Mental Health awareness month - Helping Hands addresses what a mental health condition is, where you can get good information (heavy emphasis on good), what therapy is about and how to find a counselor. We cover a lot of ground...
September Helping Hands: Healthy Budgeting
EAP Peer Volunteers: This month we focus on financial issues - specifically budgeting. While mental health issues are very prominent because of covid, financial issues are much more common than they were before 2019. The resources listed can help with many...
August Helping Hands: Wellness
IAM EAP Peer Volunteers: I hope everyone is surviving the crippling heat of the past few weeks! The weather does drive a lot of behavior! Hot weather usually leads to more conflict between people - including while at work. Thank you for being there to help your...
July Helping Hands: Cultural Awareness
EAP Peer Volunteers: For July we address Cultural Awareness. Culture is defined, and why being culturally aware is important and how to develop cultural awareness are covered. All of us can benefit by increasing our knowledge of other cultures, their practices, and...
May Helping Hands: Overcoming the Stigma of Mental Illness
EAP Peer Volunteers: Stigma about mental health has become a very hot topic. This month we address what stigma is and some things you can do to address stigma. The Mayo Clinic has some good information that is included. As EAP peer volunteers we can have an impact on...
February Helping Hands: Healthy Relationships
EAP Directors: Healthy relationships don’t look the same for everyone since people have different needs. Each partner's specific needs around communication, affection, space, shared hobbies, values, and so on may change throughout life. A relationship that works in...
December Helping Hands: Tips for a Successful Holiday Season
EAP Peer Volunteers: With the holidays approaching this month the focus is on navigating the holiday season successfully. There are ten steps for a successful holiday season, each step focusing on different aspects of the holidays. There is a section on dealing...
January Helping Hands: Mental Health & Substance Abuse Apps
EAP Directors: This month's Helping Hands focuses on Mental Health and Substance Abuse apps. There are over 10,000 apps in the field. Discerning which app fits your situation can be a daunting task, there are some suggestions about how to navigate finding the...
November Helping Hands: Managing COVID Depression
EAP Peer Volunteers: This month we address Covid depression. There are 5 ways to help with depression during this difficult time- all good on there own, and very effective when done together. Covid fatigue is a very real consequence of what all of us are...
Helping Hands October: Recovery
Mensaje en Español ///IAM Peer Volunteers: For October, we address "Recovery". Recovery is an important concept for anyone experiencing an issue with substance abuse AND/OR mental health. Mental health issues are increasing due to isolation caused by covid and...
Helping Hands May: Starting Family Conversations
Mensaje en Español ///IAM Peer Volunteers: Because of the pandemic, we are seeing in up tic in anxiety, depression and substance abuse disorders (SUD). SAMHSA, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Agency, has some great resources for families who have...
