Spring and Summer 2021 Virtual Training Series
We will be hosting free EAP Spring and Summer 2021 Virtual Trainings March through August. All sessions are free and available to state employees. Before planning to attend, employees should ensure supervisor’s approval.
Advanced registration is not required. To view and listen to the live trainings, click on the links below on the day of the event and, if asked, enter the event password and/or access code. Current year trainings will be recorded and available on this website approximately two to three weeks after the live event along with any available slideshows and handouts. For previous webinars, search the learning center by typing in the year the webinar occurred (For example: "2020" will bring up Fall 2020 Virtual Training Series).
Follow these instructions and resources to successfully join the upcoming trainings:
- Click here for a link and instructions on how to join a specific test Webex Event.
- Here are the generic instructions for various ways to join any Webex Event.
- If the two previous steps fail, here are some troubleshooting tips.
If all else fails, simply join the session by phone. Dial the phone number provided in the invitation and, when prompted, enter the Access Code (Meeting Number).
Recordings and Sessions offered:
Employee Orientation
This training is designed to familiarize employees and management with their EAP benefits, including their scope, purpose, and value, as well as how to access services.
Supervisor Orientation
The presentation begins with an overview of counseling and consultation services, followed by Management Consultation services and the formal supervisor referral process.
Daily Stress, Balance and Work-Life Survival Guide
As we go through our daily juggles, balance is something we all want, but many of us struggle to achieve. Often, the struggle to find balance stems from a lack of clarity in what’s truly important to us and how we spend our time. In this training, participants will personally define balance, discuss the influence of values and roles on balance, and examine how current roles align with their values. Participants will also learn life hacks to simplify their lives to allow more time to focus on what’s most important to them.
Successfully Navigating Challenging and Difficult Relationships
Relationships are an integral part of our personal and work lives and can be very enriching. Unfortunately, that is not always the case. Some relationships can be a source of anxiety, stress, and negativity. In this training, participants will explore their own challenging and difficult relationships; learn practical strategies, techniques, and resources to improve those situations; and identify a personal action plan.
Making the Transition from Individual Contributor to Leader
Being promoted to a manager or supervisor can be an exciting time. It can also be challenging Often this is because new leaders fail to gain a full understanding of the shift from being a co-worker to a leader. This seminar is specifically designed for new supervisors or managers. New leaders will explore the role shift from being an individual contributor to a leader; identify the traits of effective leaders; learn three simple steps to help get started leading effectively, and receive resource information to develop leadership skills further.
Conquering Workplace Stress
Stress is an inevitable and necessary part of life. When job pressures match our abilities and resources, stress helps to motivate us to achieve our goals. However, when we have difficulty managing our stressors it affects our ability to be productive and may start to impact our emotional health, relationships and home life. In this training, participants will learn the common causes of workplace stress and techniques to manage these stressors.
A Guide to Teleworking for the Remote Employee
There are many benefits to teleworking. When done properly it can decrease employee stress while increasing productivity and morale. While there are definite advantages to teleworking, it’s important for an employee to prepare for this transition. In this training, employees will explore potential benefits of working remotely and discuss strategies to help successfully adapt to teleworking.
The Manager’s Guide to Supervising Remote Employees