Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - ComPsych® GuidanceResources®
Announcements
Not feeling particularly cheery this time of year? You’re not alone. Many find that the holidays bring as much stress as they do joy. This can be a particularly difficult time for those who are grieving a loss, processing other trauma, or experiencing financial strain. Learn more about strategies and resources to help benefit-eligible State of Delaware employees, retirees, and their families manage holiday stress on the American Psychological Association website or the Behavioral Health/Emotional Wellbeing page (Medicare Pensioners version).
The ComPsych® GuidanceResources® program is a FREE program available exclusively for State of Delaware Group Health Plan non-Medicare members and their dependents. The program offers someone to talk to and resources to consult whenever and wherever you need them. Members can call the toll-free number at 877-527-4742 directly for 24/7 access to a GuidanceConsultant℠, who will answer your questions and, if needed, refer you to a counselor or other resources such as work-life, legal and financial support. You also have access to the website at www.guidanceresources.com (WebID:State of Delaware), mobile app to consult articles, podcasts, videos, webinars, and other helpful tools.
RESOURCES FOR CURRENT EVENTS
- Crisis Toolkit - Resources for dealing with crisis and trauma in the workplace
- How to Respond to Workplace Shootings
- LGBTQIA in the Workplace Toolkit
- Mental Health Resources for Black Americans
- Supporting a Diverse Workforce
- Traumatic Events Resources
- Understanding the Trauma of Racism
- Workplace Violence Prevention and Preparation
- Answering Questions Children have about Tragedy and Violence
- Promoting Acceptance in Children
- Safety Planning with Your Young School-aged Child
- Talking to Kids About Violent Events with Widespread Media Coverage: Short video on helping children cope with violence and disasters
BENEFIT RESOURCES & INFORMATION
Instructions for Joining a Zoom Webinar
- After the Holidays: Managing That Debt - Register to Attend
- Date: Wednesday, January 8, 2025
- Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
- Description: Did you spend more for the holidays than you intended? Did you go into debt, maybe at unfavorable terms? Are you worried about how you will pay these debts off? Would you like to avoid being in the same position next year? Holiday shopping can sink even the best budget if one is not careful. And post-holiday credit card bills can cause high levels of stress. This workshop will help you figure out how to get out of debt quickly and cost effectively, and take steps to make sure you don’t end up in debt again next year.
- Program Orientation for Employees - Register to Attend
- Date: Thursday, January 16, 2025
- Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
- Description: Learn about the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services that ComPsych® GuidanceResources® provides. Through the EAP, you can access free confidential emotional support, online support, interactive digital tools, work-life solutions, legal guidance, financial resources, and identity theft services.
- The Joy of Movement - Register to Attend
- Date: Wednesday, February 5, 2025
- Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
- Description: Human beings naturally synchronize! The beating of our hearts, pace of our breath, and cadence of our steps become intertwined. In this training we will explore concepts from psychology, neuroscience, and biology to understand why what many consider “just exercise” extends far beyond a chore to improve mental and physical wellbeing. By moving for joy with others we increase our capacity for social connection, self-expression, and resilience.
- Emotional Eating: The Connection Between Mood and Food - Register to Attend
- Date: Wednesday, March 5, 2025
- Time: 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Description: The population of the United States is becoming increasingly obese with each passing decade. There are many speculations about the cause of this phenomenon from an increasing sedentary lifestyle, the ready availability of high caloric foods, to stress, and even sleep deprivation. This workshop will address the relationship between emotions and food consumption and how to retrain your body and mind to recognize the cues of hunger and to eat for physiological and not emotional reasons.
The following resources are available to support employees in the workplace. These articles are only a few out of the of thousands available on a wide variety of topics at www.guidanceresources.com (Web ID: State of Delaware).
3rd Quarter EAP Resources
- Back to School: Off to a Good Start
- Digital Detox to Lower Stress
- How to Reduce Your Screen Time
- International Self-Care Day
- National Day for Trust and Reconciliation
- Promoting Independence in Older Adults
- Pros and Cons of Health and Fitness Devices
- Tips for Beating the Summer Sun and Heat
For Manager/Supervisor/Training Administrator Use ONLY
