Work/Life Connections-EAP

Ebola is not spreading across the United States. Anxiety about the virus, however, certainly is. Read More

Alternative work methods and communication styles can sometimes be hard for individuals to see on their own. In the latest wellcast, Stephanie Dean of Work/Life Connections and psychologist Chad Buck discuss ways in which Work/Life Connection’s workplace coaching improves performance. Read More

Judith Akin explains how social anxiety and trust issues prevent people from developing friendship/support networks. Read More

Sept. 9 through 14 is recognized as National Suicide Prevention Week. Read More

(iStockphoto) Organizations across the country, including Vanderbilt, have had to change rapidly to meet the challenges of a new economic reality. This can pose challenges for employees. Traci Nordberg, chief human resources officer at Vanderbilt, speaks with Janet McCutchen of Work/Life Connections–EAP about ways to respond and adapt to… Read More

(iStock) In 2008, the U.S. House of Representatives proclaimed July as Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, aiming to improve access to mental health treatment and services for multicultural communities through increased public awareness. Some minority groups may feel self-conscious or unsure about using mental health… Read More

(Steve Green/Vanderbilt) The month of June has been designated as Effective Communications Month. The foundation of any relationship, personal or professional, is communication. Being able to express oneself in a clear and understandable manner helps decrease misinterpretation, confusion and conflict. Work/Life Connections–EAP has compiled many resources for… Read More

Vanderbilt University offers its condolences and support for faculty, students, staff and alumni that may have been affected by the tragic ferry accident in South Korea. Read More

Staff and faculty from across the university and medical center convened March 25 for a discussion about civility in the workplace. Read More

Provost Richard McCarty and others will discuss civility in the workplace at a lunchtime event on Tuesday, March 25. Read More

The National Business Group on Health, a nonprofit association of nearly 400 large U.S. employers, has selected Vanderbilt University as a winner of an Innovation in Reducing Health Care Disparities Award. Read More

On Feb. 27, a special event will help increase understanding and awareness of the significant effects of disordered eating and negative body image. Read More

Vanderbilt University has been named one of the Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America for 2014 by Healthiest Employers, an independent corporate wellness research and data analysis firm. Read More

Vanderbilt's Faculty and Staff Health and Wellness has created a "Resilience Toolkit" to help employees "spring back" from life’s challenges and unexpected stressful events. Read More

During the holidays, the goal should be to set the course somewhere “between Hallmark and heartache,” Vanderbilt psychiatrist Judith Akin says. In other words, don’t strive for perfection, and recognize and deal head-on with some of the stressors of the season. Read More

Judith Akin, M.D. During the holidays, the goal should be to set the course somewhere “between Hallmark and heartache,” a Vanderbilt psychiatrist says. In other words, don’t strive for the perfect (you won’t achieve it), and recognize and deal head-on with some of the stressors of the… Read More

anet McCutchen of Work-Life Connections/EAP interviews Judith Akin, Work-Life Connections/EAP consulting psychiatrist, about ways to enjoy the Holidays – even if you are spending them away from family and friends Read More

(iStockphoto) As with most organizations over the past year, Vanderbilt has faced changes. There are various ways that people respond to change, and having a support network is a significant part of addressing the emotional impact. The Vanderbilt Work/Life Connections–Employee Assistance Program wellcast, “Maintaining Peer Connections During Times of… Read More

Listen to a new Wellcast on depression and mindfullness. Read More

Watch a video about Health and Wellness, the award-winning umbrella division for four programs that support the health and productivity of Vanderbilt faculty and staff. Read More