The professional building was closed today. Maintenance is working on fixing the problem. Friday’s appointments were all canceled. We apologize if your counselor was not able to notify you. The counselors are unable to access their computers/calendars/contact information for clients. We hope this is all rectified soon. Next week, the EAP may be located in another building on campus. Please stay tuned for updates.
Support Group Forming The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) has held a few different Grief Support Groups in the past. All have been very well received. So, we are planning on starting another one. It will begin on January 13, 2014 and last through March 24, 2014. (Group will not meet on January 20, 2014 due…
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…
Do you or someone you love suffer from Road Rage? It can hurt you. If one person becomes more aggressive in his/her driving, it leads to others doing the same. Behind the wheel, before you are even aware of it, you can exhibit physical effects such as your hands gripping the wheel, blood pressure rising,…
The EAP is tweeting! Find us @ummseap. We have tweeted helpful information such as “Tips to Getting a Good Night’s Sleep” and “How to Dress for Work.” Join us!
What is Reiki? Definition Reiki is a form of therapy that uses simple hands-on, no-touch, and visualization techniques, with the goal of improving the flow of life energy in a person. Reiki (pronounced ray-key) means “universal life energy” in Japanese, and Reiki practitioners are trained to detect and alleviate problems of energy flow on the…
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…