Work/Life Connections-EAP
Applications for craft fair being accepted
Jun. 24, 2011—The Medical Center Staff Advisory Council is accepting applications for its Needles and Pins Craft Fair. The annual fair, which benefits the EAP Employee Hardship Fund, will be held Thursday, Sept. 29, and Friday, Oct. 1, and will be conducted in conjunction with other events. Those who are interested in participating may email organizer Michael...
New Health & Wellness Wellcast: Fathers’ Time With Their Children Decreases Bullying
May. 13, 2011—Margie Gale, Work/Life Connections-EAP’s nurse wellness specialist, talks with Andre Christie-Mizell, associate professor in sociology, about his research. The emphasis is on the effect of a father’s time spent with the children and the decrease in bullying behaviors. Listen here. Listen to interviews, tips and tidbits on a variety of health and wellness topics ranging from choosing...
Personal cash flow management seminar to be held May 12
Apr. 29, 2011—Work/Life Connections-EAP offers a personal cash flow management seminar to give people the tools to think about, design, and implement an effective cash flow for their personal finances. This seminar helps bring a business-like approach to minding money. The seminar will be offered on Thursday, May 12, from 4-5 p.m. in Room 415 Light Hall. ...
New Health & Wellness Wellcast: A Mental Health Month Discussion of 2010 Flood Trauma Memories
Apr. 29, 2011—As May is Mental Health Month, counselor Ralph Topham talked with Dr. Paul Ragan, medical director of Work/Life Connections-EAP, about the symptoms of trauma which may recur with the anniversary date of the 2010 Nashville May floods. There is a Mental Health screening which is anonymous and available on the Work/Life Connections-EAP website. This screen is valuable for determining the...
Training in Cultural Diversity and Workplace Stress offered April 19
Apr. 8, 2011—Cultural diversity in the workforce may create both opportunities and potential complications. Differences in language and in the meaning of words and phrases may sometimes complicate communication. These, in turn, may create potential stressors for both the International employee and for their supervisors and colleagues. This presentation explores the nature of diversity, reviews the use...
Career Ladder Series offering class in communication styles
Mar. 28, 2011—Work/Life Connections-EAP is offering a Career Ladder Series class in communication styles.