EAP Monthly Webinars 2025
ComPsych is the provider of Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services for the State Employee Health Plan (SEHP). As part of the service agreement, they will be offering monthly workshops that provide valuable learning for employees and can help increase visibility and utilization of the EAP benefit. EAP webinars are presented by ComPsych trainers. The duration is approximately 30-45 minutes. Registration is required. If you are unable to attend the live webinar, you will have 7 days after the live event to watch the recording to earn 1 HealthQuest credit.
Reminder that the webinars listed below are eligible for HealthQuest credits, however, any agency held EAP trainings/webinars are not eligible for HealthQuest credits.
After the Holidays: Managing that Debt
January 15, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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.
Building Respectful Relationships
February 5, 2025 at 1:00 PM
This is about acting respectfully with other people, not just based on their accomplishments, but because we all deserve respect, and because giving respect is one way to get respect.
The Psychology Behind Saving Money and Other Good Financial Habits
March 5, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Most people can honestly say they believe it’s important to spend within their means and to save money for the future. Unfortunately, good intentions are often at odds with how our mind works. For example, many people want to save for the future but are not motivated to because they have not imagined that future. This course addresses the psychology behind saving money and adopting good financial habits. It will examine recent research related to how and why people save vs. spend and identify strategies for participants to change their financial mindset and develop new habits.
Relaxation “Micro-Moments” and Winding Down Techniques
April 9, 2025 at 1:00 PM
The problem with most attempts to adopt stress-management or self-care routines is that they require time, effort and planning. The reality for many people who have stressful jobs is that they are too physically exhausted and mentally depleted by the end of the day to initiate activities commonly recommended to reduce stress in their lives. The trick is to intervene via multiple “micro-moments” of relaxation or mindful practices which only take 15 to 60 seconds. These moments of relaxation help bring stress levels down during the workday and interrupt the steady escalation of stress that creates physical and mental exhaustion. Also addressed: simple winding-down routines that can end the day in a calming, mindful way.
Mental Health Impacts of a Medical Diagnosis
May 7, 2025 at 1:00 PM
You or a loved one have recently been diagnosed with a serious medical condition. The emotions experienced after receiving a cancer diagnosis, having a heart attack, or while trying to manage a chronic condition can be overwhelming. This training will discuss how you can expect this news to impact mental health, and strategies you can utilize to help process and adjust to changes in your lives.
Bringing Out the Best in Others
June 4, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Whether in your personal or your professional life, are you the kind of person that brings out the best in others? Do people shine around you, or do they tend to withdraw, hesitant to show their best? Some people seem to have a knack for challenging, motivating and inspiring their friends, family members and co-workers. In this workshop, you’ll learn how to do your part to make sure others are at their best around you.
Walking for Mental Health
July 9, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Walking is a common source of exercise for many people, and it has well-recognized physical health benefits. But did you know there are mental health benefits to walking, too? Anyone who walks for any reason could also be enjoying these benefits.
This session will look at the benefits of meditative walking and walking in nature. Participants will review ideas for getting started with both types of walks, as well as labyrinth walking. The possible benefits of walking barefoot in grass, known as “grounding,” will also be presented.
Hobbies for Mental and Physical Health
August 6, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Hobbies of all sorts can help us to be mentally and physically healthier people for ourselves and our loved ones. By choosing to spend time on engaging activities that we truly enjoy, we are more likely to be the best version of ourselves. Too often we end up either just passing the time or prioritizing everyone else’s needs above our own.
Stress: A Way of Life or a Fact of Life
September 10, 2025 at 1:00 PM
All aspects of work and life require stress—everyone experiences it. Experiencing stress is not all bad, but how we perceive stress is what’s important. Stress is our body’s normal response to any extra physical, mental or emotional demand we place on it. This workshop will help you to understand more about stress, identify your stressors and learn ways to cope with and manage high stress levels.
Sleep: An Essential Component of Health and Well-Being
October 8, 2025 at 1:00 PM
In the past five years, it has been routinely reported by researchers and the media alike that Americans are notoriously sleep deprived. There are numerous reasons why this may be the case. Yet while many people look towards improving their health via diet, exercise and ceasing bad consumption habits (e.g., junk food, cigarettes), sleep is often overlooked—or is it? Sleep medications will surpass $5 billion in annual sales within the next year. Apparently not only are Americans having difficulty getting sufficient quantities of quality sleep, but they are also having difficulties getting to sleep. This workshop provides the latest research findings regarding the importance of sleep and offers participants suggestions on how to improve their sleep according to priority and quality measures.
Rumors and Gossip: Avoiding the Harmful Effects
November 5, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Gossip is a silent disruptor that can undermine trust, erode morale, and damage relationships. This training covers ways to transform potentially harmful conversations into constructive dialogues that build stronger relationships.
Asking For Help
December 3, 2025 at 1:00 PM
We encourage people who are struggling, to get help, but most people don’t. What can we do to make asking for help easier for ourselves and others? This training will help answer this questions!
