February Helping Hands: Relationships

February Helping Hands: Relationships

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February Helping Hands: Relationships

Mensaje en Español  ///

EAP Peer Volunteers:

 
Helping Hands focuses on relationships for February. Relationships have been strained during covid for a variety of reasons. Home isolation due to working at home, home schooling, stay at home orders as well as people being averse to going out in public have led to couples, families and roommates being around each other more than pre-covid.
 
This month we talk about ways to help relationships remain positive and how to get back on track if the relationship is strained. Some of the ideas are applicable to work situations also.
 
We are coming up on a year of restrictions due to covid. Every one of you has had your own issues to deal with and you have also been able to be there for your co-workers. I am grateful for the sacrifices you make regularly to be a resource for those around you who need your help. Thank you!
 

Bryan Hutchinson, M.S.

Bryan Hutchinson, M.S.
EAP Director
bhutchinson@iam141.org
Cell: 303-229-5117

January Helping Hands: Gambling

January Helping Hands: Gambling

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January Helping Hands: Gambling

Mensaje en Español  ///

EAP Peer Volunteers:

     With the beginning of a new year and signs of hope that we at at the beginning of a return to normalcy, we need to turn to a problem that is becoming as large as the substance abuse and mental health issues that are emerging. On line and legalized gambling have become a silent, yet huge problem. Most states have controlled legalized gambling in designated areas, and most states have in the past two years allowed on-line sports betting. One network proudly touts that there have been 5 people who have become millionaires by placing bets on their proprietary on line sports betting product. 

     Gambling is a very difficult addiction. It is available to everyone through many different venues. However, on-line gambling has increased exponentially. It is leading to financial problems and the consequences that come along with that. This month we address gambling, how to recognize a gambling problem and some ideas about where to get support for anyone who believes they may be having difficulties with gambling. 

       Here’s hoping 2021 is a much better year than 2020 turned out to be. We have a difficult road ahead as isolation has led to manifestation of anxiety, depression and substance abuse issues.  Add gambling to the picture and the 2021 could be a year of seeking support for people with a variety of issues. 

       Thank you for being there for your co-workers. It is important they have a source to turn to when they are experiencing difficulties.

       Finally, we are hoping to have EAP I – IV on line later this month. Please contact your Regional Representative for more information if you are interested in participating in any of the courses. 

Bryan Hutchinson, M.S.

Bryan Hutchinson, M.S.
EAP Director
bhutchinson@iam141.org
Cell: 303-229-5117

December Helping Hands Newsletter

December Helping Hands Newsletter

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December Helping Hands Newsletter

EAP Coordinators,

Covid numbers are up in every community in the U.S. People are fatigued dealing with the outbreak and the holidays that usually bring hope and positive attitudes may be blunted because of “stay at home” orders being implemented by communities on the coasts. This issue addresses how to deal with a holiday season that won’t be like anything we have experienced. There are also tips about how to make the best of the situation. 

The holidays will be challenging for all of us. “Normal” will be redefined and we can be there to help folks who may struggle with the changes.

Remember, this won’t last forever, there is hope on the horizon and this is a marathon, which takes resilience, perseverance and we need to rely on each other. I am proud to work with each and every one of you because I know that you are there to help and support your co-workers and perhaps, more importantly, each other. 

Happy Holidays! Please don’t hesitate to call any of your Airline Coordinators, Regional Representatives, or me with anything we can help you with. Thank you for being there!

Bryan Hutchinson, M.S.

Bryan Hutchinson, M.S.
EAP Director
bhutchinson@iam141.org
Cell: 303-229-5117

October EAP Helping Hands Newsletter: Isolation

October EAP Helping Hands Newsletter: Isolation

EAP Peer Coordinators,

As the covid virus continues to affect all of us, we are starting to see the effects of isolation. Mental Health and substance abuse issues are beginning to surface in numbers we have not seen before. There are resources to help – and we can guide people to these resources! 

Anxiety and depression are also increasing. Not knowing how or when we will have an effective way to deal with the crisis as it continues is very difficult on many people. Again, the isolation is causing many people to experience mental health and substance use issues. As you notice people whose behavior has changed, work with your upline EAP to address each individual. This can make the difference of each individual dealing with a problem effectively or the problem becoming larger. 

Thank you for the work you are doing – I am very grateful for each of you! 

Bryan,

Bryan Hutchinson, M.S.

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Helping Hands June EAP Newsletter

Helping Hands June EAP Newsletter

EAP Peer Coordinators,

Following up on the special editions about the coronavirus in the past few months, this month’s issue focuses on anxiety. Tips about strategies on dealing with stress as we continue to deal with the consequences of the coronavirus are covered on the front page. Some ideas about effective ways of dealing with stress are on the second page. 

 

These are difficult times – it is critical to listen non-judgmentally (as we have learned in EAP classes) and to be there as others need us to be. I am so grateful to have all of you in the field helping others navigate this time. Listening without “fixing” is a powerful tool we have – thank you for being there! 

Helping Hands June Edition

The Employee Assistance Program is a compassionate, confidential, and free service that has helped hundreds of people cope with personal crises.

Helping Hands Newsletter: Healthy Workplace Relationships

Helping Hands Newsletter: Healthy Workplace Relationships

EAP Peers;

As many communities and states start to ease the restrictions everyone has been under, there will be concerns about returning to the workplace. For most of us, we have been at work as essential workers. Returning to the workplace isn’t an issue because we have continued to be in the workplace. There are many physical issues that have been and will be addressed. Of concern also are the relationships in the workplace. Each of us brings our own set of concerns about what our workplace will look like going forward. This issue focuses on workplace relationships. 

There are ideas about how to foster positive relationships in the workplace. Additionally, responding to co-workers when they are anxious, depressed or showing any signs of not coping are addressed.

The EAP peer network is an important part of the corona virus recovery. Thank you for continuing to be a part of this network! I am grateful for each one of you and all of the support you are giving to everyone around you. We will get through this!

Bryan,
Bryan Hutchinson, M.S.

Helping Hands Special Edition

The Employee Assistance Program is a compassionate, confidential, and free service that has helped hundreds of people cope with personal crises.