The EAP has run a few Grief Support Groups over the years. All of them have been well received. So, a new one will run from October 9 2018-December 11, 2018 on Tuesdays at noon. Feel free to bring your lunch if necessary. Please call the EAP at 667.214.1555 to register for the group, or if you have any questions. Also, you can email us at mmccarre@som.umaryland.edu. to register for the group.
In the days to come, images and stories about the explosions at the Boston Marathon will dominate the media. Althought trauma affects people differently, you may experience some common reactions. These signs and symptoms may begin immediately or you may feel fine for days or even weeks, then suddenly be hit with a reaction. Although…
Free Webinar The EAP partners with KOFE (Knowledge of Financial Education) to educate employees about financial issues. KOFE will be hosting a free webinar on November 6, 2018 (Election Day) from noon-12:30 with Budgeting Made Easy as the topic. If that sounds interesting to you, please copy and paste this link into your browser to…
This might be the right tool for you! One of our senior counselors, Cheryl Confer, recently attended a workshop on Coherent Breathing. This is a simple breathing practice that is designed to reduce stress and anxiety and create a relaxed state of mind and body. It is based on a scientific principle of regulating the…
The EAP will have a table in the hospital every couple of weeks so employees can get to know us better. You may have noticed us on March 1 in the hallway near the Breast Cancer Center. We had some free give aways, brochures and a raffle for a gift basket. Best of all, employees…
Due to circumstances beyond our control (a fire in our building at 419 West Redwood Street), the EAP will be temporarily operating in the Health Services Library at 601 West Lombard Street on the 2nd floor. We do have access to emails, but we do not have access to our phones. We have an EAP…
CASH is a non-profit association that helps low income tax filers with their tax returns. CASH stands for “Creating Assets, Savings and Hope.” It was founded in 2001 to help file tax returns and to offer financial advice. Volunteers are located at community centers and churches around Baltimore. Please go to www.bmorefreetaxes.org for more information.