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Anger Management Class-January 13, 2015
The EAP will be hosting an Anger Management class beginning next week.
It will be taught in a class-like format so you can learn how your background and family experiences taught you about anger. The class will give you ideas of different ways to control and express your anger.
The class will be small, no more than 10 people, and will be non-judgmental. We are all here to learn. The class will be held at noon on Tuesdays.
If you, or someone you know, could benefit from anger management, call the EAP now to reserve your spot in the class – 667.214-1561 (Counselor, Sue Walker)
Or email sue at swalker@psych.umaryland.edu
Anger Management Class-January 13, 2015
The EAP will be hosting an Anger Management class beginning next week.
It will be taught in a class-like format so you can learn how your background and family experiences taught you about anger. The class will give you ideas of different ways to control and express your anger.
The class will be small, no more than 10 people, and will be non-judgmental. We are all here to learn. The class will be held at noon on Tuesdays.
If you, or someone you know, could benefit from anger management, call the EAP now to reserve your spot in the class – 667.214-1561 (Counselor, Sue Walker)
Or email sue at swalker@psych.umaryland.edu
New Year’s Resolution-Better Self-Care
Trouble Sleeping?
More and more research is coming out that the use of electronics near bedtime can interfere with sleep. Light is considered one of the strongest factors affecting the body’s circadian clock, which regulates the sleep-wake cycle. Melatonin is suppose to be highest at night to help induce sleep. However, light can suppress melatonin and thus, disrupt the body’s circadian cycle.
So, if you are having trouble sleeping, monitor your use of anything with a light emitting screen: TV, lap top, cell phone, electronic reading device, etc. The brighter the light and the closer you hold it to your eyes (as we are apt to do with cell phones) the more potentially disruptive the light can be to your whole system.
A poor night’s sleep can affect everything the next day: your mood, your focus, your energy. Do yourself a favor and leave at least 1-2 hours before bedtime free from electronics. Give yourself a few days to see if your melatonin begins to kick back into gear and you have better sleep.
For other self-care tips, please visit the EAP and let a counselor assist you in some new ideas that are customized for YOU. Make 2015 the year you finally achieve this New Year’s Resolution!
New Year’s Resolution-Better Self-Care
Trouble Sleeping?
More and more research is coming out that the use of electronics near bedtime can interfere with sleep. Light is considered one of the strongest factors affecting the body’s circadian clock, which regulates the sleep-wake cycle. Melatonin is suppose to be highest at night to help induce sleep. However, light can suppress melatonin and thus, disrupt the body’s circadian cycle.
So, if you are having trouble sleeping, monitor your use of anything with a light emitting screen: TV, lap top, cell phone, electronic reading device, etc. The brighter the light and the closer you hold it to your eyes (as we are apt to do with cell phones) the more potentially disruptive the light can be to your whole system.
A poor night’s sleep can affect everything the next day: your mood, your focus, your energy. Do yourself a favor and leave at least 1-2 hours before bedtime free from electronics. Give yourself a few days to see if your melatonin begins to kick back into gear and you have better sleep.
For other self-care tips, please visit the EAP and let a counselor assist you in some new ideas that are customized for YOU. Make 2015 the year you finally achieve this New Year’s Resolution!
Anger Management Class
Anger Management class is now forming.
- What do you do when you get angry?
- How do you feel when you get angry?
- Does your anger last too long?
- What happens after you get angry?
- Does your anger interfere with your job or your relationships?
Could you or someone you know benefit from anger management?
Call the EAP now to reserve your spot in the class – 667.214-1561 (Counselor, Sue Walker)
Or email sue at swalker@psych.umaryland.edu
Anger Management Class
Anger Management class is now forming.
- What do you do when you get angry?
- How do you feel when you get angry?
- Does your anger last too long?
- What happens after you get angry?
- Does your anger interfere with your job or your relationships?
Could you or someone you know benefit from anger management?
Call the EAP now to reserve your spot in the class – 667.214-1561 (Counselor, Sue Walker)
Or email sue at swalker@psych.umaryland.edu
Grief Support Group, Fall 2014
Many employees have had someone close to them die. Sometimes it is difficult to move through the grief process alone. The EAP would like to offer extra support to those who find they need that. The EAP will be holding a new Grief Support Group on Mondays during lunchtime. The group meetings will begin October 27 and end on December 29th, 2014. They will be held noon-1:00 in suite 580 of the Professional Building, 419 West Redwood Street. Please call our new EAP number to sign up-667.214.1555, or to ask any questions.
Grief Support Group, Fall 2014
Many employees have had someone close to them die. Sometimes it is difficult to move through the grief process alone. The EAP would like to offer extra support to those who find they need that. The EAP will be holding a new Grief Support Group on Mondays during lunchtime. The group meetings will begin October 27 and end on December 29th, 2014. They will be held noon-1:00 in suite 580 of the Professional Building, 419 West Redwood Street. Please call our new EAP number to sign up-667.214.1555, or to ask any questions.
The EAP Has New Phone Numbers
The EAP, as much of the campus, has updated its’ phone system and has new phone numbers. The main number is 667.214.1555. All counselors also have new phone numbers. The old numbers will continue to work till next year, but you can start using the new numbers now. Give us a call!
Gambling at the New Casino
Baltimore now has its own casino very close to campus. Most people will go there for entertainment, but some will feel a NEED to go. What is the difference? Do you, or someone you love, have a problem?
Maryland Problem Gambling
If you think you or someone you care about has a gambling problem call our confidential, 24/7 Helpline at: 1-800-522-4700. Specialists in problem gambling are there to assist you in finding local resources. Helpline services are available in over 100 languages with the use of ATT language line. TTY services are also available to all callers. Or, go to the website at www.mdproblemgambling.com.
What Is Problem Gambling?
Problem gambling is any gambling, betting or wagering that causes family, financial, legal, emotional or other problems for the gambler, their family or others. Gambling problems can be mild or quite severe and can worsen over time.
Also known as compulsive gambling or pathological gambling and first recognized by the American Psychiatric Association as an impulse control disorder in 1980 as a result of the pioneering work of Robert Custer M.D. Pathological gambling is classified in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, fourth edition (DSM IV), published by the American Psychiatric Association.
Problem Gambling Warning Signs
- Gambling more frequently or for longer than intended
- Lying about where money goes
- Declining work or school performance
- Borrowing money in order to gamble
- Increasing preoccupation with gambling
- Distancing or isolating from family or friends
- Unable to pay bills or cover expenses
- Chasing losses, or returning the next day to win back what was lost
- Have you committed or considered committing a crime to finance your gambling
- Have you made repeated unsuccessful efforts to control or stop your gambling
Help is Available
Call the Helpline 1-800-522-4700 and speak with someone who can get you to the help you may need.
- All calls are free
- All calls are confidential
- Call anytime, 24 hours a day
Effects of Problem Gambling
- Problem gamblers may resort to crimes to pay gambling debts, or to keep gambling. Often non-violent, or “white collar” crimes such as bad checks, forgery, credit card fraud, theft, embezzlement or tax related crimes.
- Major depression is one of the most common co-occurring disorders among problem gamblers presenting for care at up to 70%.
- Problem gamblers who present for care have one of the highest suicide attempt rate among the addictions. Two of every ten gamblers or over 20% have made a serious suicide attempt.
- Children of problem gamblers may be victims of abuse and neglect as a result of their parents’ gambling.
- Studies also indicate adolescents whose parents gamble too much have higher rates of gambling and other high risk behaviors.
Source: National Council on Problem Gambling