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Articles for Employees

Coworkers are very much like an extended family. You spend most of your waking hours with them, forgi...

The Myth:

Alcohol is healthy and good for us.

Fact: 

Women who have one drink per day have a 5-9% higher...

Change evokes fear in most people because of the uncertainty it presents. People wonder: Will I be ad...

We are Here to Support You with Immigration/Citizenship/Deportation Concerns We understand this is a ...

This is a three-part series on human concerns in disaster recovery:

Part 1 What: What are Human Concer...

Many factors can create market volatility, including news headlines. Even social media messaging by i...

Our lives are full of demands at all different levels. All demands affect us, some to a mild degree, ...

In a changing workplace, where mergers, acquisitions, downsizing and re-engineering are facts of life...

The following suggestions are helpful in establishing a successful spending plan:

1. Identify income.

I...

If you work in a cubicle environment, you want to be a part of a professional work environment that’s...

How time flies... You’ve been doing the same thing for a long time. Now what? Retire? What does that ...

What if scientists discovered a centuries-old remedy that can help you live longer, improve your memo...

When I started my home-based stress management business, my wife was still working outside the home a...

Sheldon Cohen, a professor at Carnegie Mellon University, has spent his entire career studying the ef...

Seasoned disaster planners get their own houses in order before helping others plan for emergencies. ...

Mindfulness Simply Means Paying Attention.

Instructions:

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1. Always stop first and take a moment to look...

The following tips and key concepts include an easy, inexpensive, fast way to start TODAY preparing f...

Okay. Something REAL is happening. It is appropriate to feel fear. The important part is to know how ...

Healthcare organizations are paying attention to creating an organizational infrastructure to support...

Stress impacts lives and healthcare costs. Half of all adults suffer adverse health effects from stre...

We spend an enormous amount of time with our co-workers, sometimes more than our immediate families. ...

Fail a drug or alcohol test? Is your employer requiring an evaluation?

We can enroll you in a SAP Prog...

What happens when your “Get up and Go” gets up and leaves? You lose track of your motivations, goals,...

When dealing with the stress of a job loss, be sure to:

• Take care of yourself by getting enough rest...

The original definition of Compassion Fatigue came from the healthcare industry — “the physical and m...

After a frightening situation such as a robbery, which can involve an overwhelming danger or a sudden...

There are many Issues to think about in caring for your aging parents or loved one.

Talking with an ag...

Even if your job has been spared, it’s no fun seeing someone you care about thrown into emotional uph...

Loneliness is a public health issue. Despite the fact that people are connected more than ever throug...

Special Edition of our EAP Employee Newsletter -- January 2018

Most Hawaii residents and visitors rece...

We are still providing assistance to those impacted by the Maui Fires. The impacts of these fires on ...

Now What??? Another Shooting Massacre at Another School....

A tragedy cannot be fixed; but it can be h...

Here are some self-care tips we have found helpful for people experiencing difficult times or situati...

Imagine the last upsetting event that you experienced. What was your reaction to it?

Were you able to ...

Here are some self-care tips we have found helpful for people experiencing difficult times or situati...

If dealing with irate customers makes you want to drive home, jump back into bed, and hide under the ...

After a frightening situation, overwhelming danger or a sudden loss of security, you may experience a...

The adult coloring books available almost everywhere are proving that picking up your crayons or colo...

When a co-worker dies -- either unexpectedly or after a long illness -- it impacts people and teams i...

In some ways you and your coworkers are like a family. You work together and may also share breaks, m...

When you consider that most people spend half their waking hours at work, it's not surprising that of...

CBD products are now for sale everywhere you go. Signs are everywhere advertising that these stores p...

Attitudes about cannabis (marijuana, pakalolo) have certainly changed in the last few years. The recr...

Has your workplace behavior ever crossed the line into workplace harassment? The answer may surprise ...

Life has a way of making sure you don't get too comfortable - especially in your work. Just when you ...

You may believe that your ability to be successful on the job is linked primarily to your IQ, but in ...

When we find out that a friend, loved one, or co-worker may be thinking of suicide, often our fear of...

Making the workplace an inclusive and affirming place for employees who are transgender, non-binary, ...

Take time to review what you can and cannot realistically control.

 I can control

I canno...

Coworkers are very much like an extended family. You spend most of your waking hours with them, forgi...

Bullies can range from a person who is an arrogant jerk to someone dangerously violent.

They are mean,...

If you just need some good old fashioned self-care (and who doesn't?)...here is a list of great ideas...

You may be giving yourself negative messages about yourself. Many people do. These are messages that ...

Each of us approaches a given problem differently. A woman who walks away from a violent relationship...

The term "productivity" can mean different things to different companies. One firm may define product...

A depressive disorder is an illness that involves the body, mood, and thoughts. It affects the way a ...

Part I: Preschoolers

Tip - Start early in teaching your child what honesty is, what lying is, and why ...

 "Charge it." For some of us, just saying this has become more of a problem than a convenience. In fa...

The adolescent years are tough on everyone - parents and teens alike. Through trial and error, our so...

Because we are human beings, not robots, each of us carries a whole world of hopes, dreams, disappoin...

Anxiety disorders are serious medical illnesses that affect approximately 19 million American adults....

Most of us are familiar with the old adage cautioning against discussing politics in polite company, ...

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a condition that becomes apparent in some children...

It is NORMAL to have wide- ranging feelings and symptoms of stress in response to unexpected events o...

Grief is the normal response of sorrow, emotion, and confusion that comes from losing someone or some...

Those who are at risk of violence need to have a safety plan.

Sometimes assertiveness gets a bad name because people confuse it with aggressiveness. But if there w...

Does assertiveness come easily to you most of the time? Or do you sometimes find it a struggle to get...

The purpose of this self-assessment is to encourage self-reflection about anger. Record your response...

Has anger ever caused trouble in your office? In a typical office setting, many people must cooperate...

Articles for Supervisors, Managers, and HR

If you just need some good old fashioned self-care (and who doesn't?)...here is a list of great ideas...

Coworkers are very much like an extended family. You spend most of your waking hours with them, forgi...

Bullies can range from a person who is an arrogant jerk to someone dangerously violent.

They are mean,...

You may believe that your ability to be successful on the job is linked primarily to your IQ, but in ...

Imagine the last upsetting event that you experienced. What was your reaction to it?

Were you able to ...

This is a three-part series on human concerns in disaster recovery:

Part 1 What: What are Human Concer...

Sometimes assertiveness gets a bad name because people confuse it with aggressiveness. But if there w...

CBD products are now for sale everywhere you go. Signs are everywhere advertising that these stores p...

When we find out that a friend, loved one, or co-worker may be thinking of suicide, often our fear of...

Attitudes about cannabis (marijuana, pakalolo) have certainly changed in the last few years. The recr...

Loneliness is a public health issue. Despite the fact that people are connected more than ever throug...

 "Charge it." For some of us, just saying this has become more of a problem than a convenience. In fa...

Now What??? Another Shooting Massacre at Another School....

A tragedy cannot be fixed; but it can be h...

How to Help an Underperformer

As a manager, you can’t accept underperformance. It’s frustrating, time-...

Healthcare organizations are paying attention to creating an organizational infrastructure to support...

Mindfulness Simply Means Paying Attention.

Instructions:

btn download orange

1. Always stop first and take a moment to look...

What if scientists discovered a centuries-old remedy that can help you live longer, improve your memo...

We spend an enormous amount of time with our co-workers, sometimes more than our immediate families. ...

If dealing with irate customers makes you want to drive home, jump back into bed, and hide under the ...

 

Many business leaders assume an employee's mental health is none of their business. But the way empl...

It is often a difficult experience for managers to talk with employees who they need to furlough, lay...

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has published some suggestions for employers ...

In some ways you and your coworkers are like a family. You work together and may also share breaks, m...

After a frightening situation, overwhelming danger or a sudden loss of security, you may experience a...

Making the workplace an inclusive and affirming place for employees who are transgender, non-binary, ...

Those who are at risk of violence need to have a safety plan.

A tragedy such as the death of a child or a coworker is a painful experience under any circumstances,...

When a co-worker dies -- either unexpectedly or after a long illness -- it impacts people and teams i...

You may be giving yourself negative messages about yourself. Many people do. These are messages that ...

Does assertiveness come easily to you most of the time? Or do you sometimes find it a struggle to get...

Stress impacts lives and healthcare costs. Half of all adults suffer adverse health effects from stre...

We understand the many issues that come when companies attempt to deal proactively with drug and alco...

In a changing workplace, where mergers, acquisitions, downsizing and re-engineering are facts of life...

Anxiety disorders are serious medical illnesses that affect approximately 19 million American adults....

Click to view 11-minute YouTube video -- A review of the FMCSA Clearinghouse statistics for 2020.

This...

A depressive disorder is an illness that involves the body, mood, and thoughts. It affects the way a ...

Grief is the normal response of sorrow, emotion, and confusion that comes from losing someone or some...

Because we are human beings, not robots, each of us carries a whole world of hopes, dreams, disappoin...

The term "productivity" can mean different things to different companies. One firm may define product...

Change evokes fear in most people because of the uncertainty it presents. People wonder: Will I be ad...

When you consider that most people spend half their waking hours at work, it's not surprising that of...

Has anger ever caused trouble in your office? In a typical office setting, many people must cooperate...

Even if your job has been spared, it’s no fun seeing someone you care about thrown into emotional uph...

Each of us approaches a given problem differently. A woman who walks away from a violent relationship...

Life has a way of making sure you don't get too comfortable - especially in your work. Just when you ...

If you work in a cubicle environment, you want to be a part of a professional work environment that’s...

The purpose of this self-assessment is to encourage self-reflection about anger. Record your response...

There are many Issues to think about in caring for your aging parents or loved one.

Talking with an ag...

Your EAP has solutions for employees impacted by Identity Theft, as well as organizations who experie...

Are people complaining about “working with Millennials?” The question to consider first is if the “co...

We are still providing assistance to those impacted by the Maui Fires. The impacts of these fires on ...

Okay. Something REAL is happening. It is appropriate to feel fear. The important part is to know how ...

Special Edition of our EAP Employee Newsletter -- January 2018

Most Hawaii residents and visitors rece...

Our lives are full of demands at all different levels. All demands affect us, some to a mild degree, ...

Here are some self-care tips we have found helpful for people experiencing difficult times or situati...

Sheldon Cohen, a professor at Carnegie Mellon University, has spent his entire career studying the ef...

When I started my home-based stress management business, my wife was still working outside the home a...

What happens when your “Get up and Go” gets up and leaves? You lose track of your motivations, goals,...

When dealing with the stress of a job loss, be sure to:

• Take care of yourself by getting enough rest...

Here are some self-care tips we have found helpful for people experiencing difficult times or situati...

Take time to review what you can and cannot realistically control.

 I can control

I canno...

The following tips and key concepts include an easy, inexpensive, fast way to start TODAY preparing f...

The original definition of Compassion Fatigue came from the healthcare industry — “the physical and m...

After a frightening situation such as a robbery, which can involve an overwhelming danger or a sudden...

Leading your company or your team through change, or multiple changes, can be challenging. The more t...

How time flies... You’ve been doing the same thing for a long time. Now what? Retire? What does that ...

It is NORMAL to have wide- ranging feelings and symptoms of stress in response to unexpected events o...

Many factors can create market volatility, including news headlines. Even social media messaging by i...

Trauma happens regularly in businesses across Hawaii. People die at their workplaces. Tourists suicid...

Seasoned disaster planners get their own houses in order before helping others plan for emergencies. ...

We are Here to Support You with Immigration/Citizenship/Deportation Concerns We understand this is a ...

Most of us are familiar with the old adage cautioning against discussing politics in polite company, ...

Coworkers are very much like an extended family. You spend most of your waking hours with them, forgi...

Well-Being Articles

If you just need some good old fashioned self-care (and who doesn't?)...here is a list of great ideas...

The adult coloring books available almost everywhere are proving that picking up your crayons or colo...

Imagine the last upsetting event that you experienced. What was your reaction to it?

Were you able to ...

Loneliness is a public health issue. Despite the fact that people are connected more than ever throug...

Healthcare organizations are paying attention to creating an organizational infrastructure to support...

Mindfulness Simply Means Paying Attention.

Instructions:

btn download orange

1. Always stop first and take a moment to look...

What if scientists discovered a centuries-old remedy that can help you live longer, improve your memo...

You may be giving yourself negative messages about yourself. Many people do. These are messages that ...

Stress impacts lives and healthcare costs. Half of all adults suffer adverse health effects from stre...

Each of us approaches a given problem differently. A woman who walks away from a violent relationship...

Our lives are full of demands at all different levels. All demands affect us, some to a mild degree, ...

Here are some self-care tips we have found helpful for people experiencing difficult times or situati...

Sheldon Cohen, a professor at Carnegie Mellon University, has spent his entire career studying the ef...

When I started my home-based stress management business, my wife was still working outside the home a...

What happens when your “Get up and Go” gets up and leaves? You lose track of your motivations, goals,...

Here are some self-care tips we have found helpful for people experiencing difficult times or situati...

The original definition of Compassion Fatigue came from the healthcare industry — “the physical and m...

Employer Articles

We will be continuing to provide updated information on this page that we hope helps you as this glob...

Coworkers are very much like an extended family. You spend most of your waking hours with them, forgi...

How to Help an Underperformer

As a manager, you can’t accept underperformance. It’s frustrating, time-...

Many think of their EAP program only in terms of serving an occasional employee that needs to find a ...

We spend an enormous amount of time with our co-workers, sometimes more than our immediate families. ...

 

Many business leaders assume an employee's mental health is none of their business. But the way empl...

It is often a difficult experience for managers to talk with employees who they need to furlough, lay...

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has published some suggestions for employers ...

In some ways you and your coworkers are like a family. You work together and may also share breaks, m...

Making the workplace an inclusive and affirming place for employees who are transgender, non-binary, ...

A tragedy such as the death of a child or a coworker is a painful experience under any circumstances,...

When a co-worker dies -- either unexpectedly or after a long illness -- it impacts people and teams i...

We understand the many issues that come when companies attempt to deal proactively with drug and alco...

In a changing workplace, where mergers, acquisitions, downsizing and re-engineering are facts of life...

There are many Issues to think about in caring for your aging parents or loved one.

Talking with an ag...

Your EAP has solutions for employees impacted by Identity Theft, as well as organizations who experie...

Leading your company or your team through change, or multiple changes, can be challenging. The more t...

Trauma happens regularly in businesses across Hawaii. People die at their workplaces. Tourists suicid...

Most of us are familiar with the old adage cautioning against discussing politics in polite company, ...

Coworkers are very much like an extended family. You spend most of your waking hours with them, forgi...

Managing a Crisis Articles

Coworkers are very much like an extended family. You spend most of your waking hours with them, forgi...

Fail a drug or alcohol test? Is your employer requiring an evaluation?

We can enroll you in a SAP Prog...

This is a three-part series on human concerns in disaster recovery:

Part 1 What: What are Human Concer...

When we find out that a friend, loved one, or co-worker may be thinking of suicide, often our fear of...

Now What??? Another Shooting Massacre at Another School....

A tragedy cannot be fixed; but it can be h...

We spend an enormous amount of time with our co-workers, sometimes more than our immediate families. ...

It is often a difficult experience for managers to talk with employees who they need to furlough, lay...

In some ways you and your coworkers are like a family. You work together and may also share breaks, m...

After a frightening situation, overwhelming danger or a sudden loss of security, you may experience a...

Those who are at risk of violence need to have a safety plan.

A tragedy such as the death of a child or a coworker is a painful experience under any circumstances,...

When a co-worker dies -- either unexpectedly or after a long illness -- it impacts people and teams i...

In a changing workplace, where mergers, acquisitions, downsizing and re-engineering are facts of life...

Grief is the normal response of sorrow, emotion, and confusion that comes from losing someone or some...

Because we are human beings, not robots, each of us carries a whole world of hopes, dreams, disappoin...

Change evokes fear in most people because of the uncertainty it presents. People wonder: Will I be ad...

Has anger ever caused trouble in your office? In a typical office setting, many people must cooperate...

Even if your job has been spared, it’s no fun seeing someone you care about thrown into emotional uph...

Each of us approaches a given problem differently. A woman who walks away from a violent relationship...

Your EAP has solutions for employees impacted by Identity Theft, as well as organizations who experie...

We are still providing assistance to those impacted by the Maui Fires. The impacts of these fires on ...

Okay. Something REAL is happening. It is appropriate to feel fear. The important part is to know how ...

Special Edition of our EAP Employee Newsletter -- January 2018

Most Hawaii residents and visitors rece...

Here are some self-care tips we have found helpful for people experiencing difficult times or situati...

When dealing with the stress of a job loss, be sure to:

• Take care of yourself by getting enough rest...

Take time to review what you can and cannot realistically control.

 I can control

I canno...

The following tips and key concepts include an easy, inexpensive, fast way to start TODAY preparing f...

After a frightening situation such as a robbery, which can involve an overwhelming danger or a sudden...

Leading your company or your team through change, or multiple changes, can be challenging. The more t...

It is NORMAL to have wide- ranging feelings and symptoms of stress in response to unexpected events o...

Seasoned disaster planners get their own houses in order before helping others plan for emergencies. ...

We are Here to Support You with Immigration/Citizenship/Deportation Concerns We understand this is a ...

Coworkers are very much like an extended family. You spend most of your waking hours with them, forgi...

Holiday Articles

Although it’s easy to envision a marvelous, relaxed holiday season full of pageantry, positivity, and...

Holidays can be a lonely time for some. If you end up by yourself, there are a lot of creative ways t...

Let’s face it—This hasn’t been a fun year for many people.

We are still a divided nation, we’re all bu...

 

'Tis the Season for Great Money Management!

Between all the gift-giving, meals, decorations, and trav...

Holiday family get-togethers can be stressful. All of those old childhood wounds can get reopened, an...

Personal safety on the job as well as off the job is a concern for all employers. This time of year i...

The holidays are here and the kids have high expectations, but the budget is tight. Or, you are alone...

Marketing Articles

Many think of their EAP program only in terms of serving an occasional employee that needs to find a ...

We understand the many issues that come when companies attempt to deal proactively with drug and alco...

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