Webinars

The EAP offers live webinars, on-demand webinars, COVID-19 webinars, and to promote workforce well-being.

Live Webinars

Select a webinar type for upcoming dates and registration.

Mindful Mondays

Join us every other Monday at noon PST to learn about and practice mindfulness techniques! Each 30-minute workshop will include an overview of that day's technique and time to practice. *All workshops will be recorded! *

January 8, 2024: What is mindfulness?

In our first workshop we will learn the basics of mindfulness and how we can use mindfulness techniques in our work and home lives.
Registration link: https://des-wa.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vmvWrMCOSgmhFX7tPijm5g

January 22, 2024: Breathwork

In this workshop, we will discuss breathwork and practice a few breathing techniques.
Registration link: https://des-wa.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_QjhODQbjR0uYEG6fvBH9fg

February 5, 2024: Body Scan

A body scan is a mindfulness meditation practice that involves focusing on sensations in the body. It can help you feel more connected to your physical and emotional self. Join us to learn about and practice body scanning.
Registration link: https://des-wa.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_qZbmHTSlQkSfjEpUw6D7Xg

February 19, 2024: Grounding

Grounding is a mindfulness technique that helps you return to the present moment. Grounding can help you manage overwhelming feelings, intense anxiety, or returning to the present when experiencing disassociation, a flashback, or a panic attack. Please join us as we discuss how grounding can improve your mindfulness practice!
Registration link: https://des-wa.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ttDqrY79RSqCV4-_nCeeeg

March 4, 2024: Sound Bath

A sound bath is often a guided meditation class that aims to guide you into a deep meditative state. In this session, we will practice this technique by listening to various sounds while in a relaxed pose.
Registration Link: https://des-wa.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_aaJ5tbiISMWHGLQbAvvEmg

March 18. 2024: Three Circles of Emotion

In this exercise, we will use Dr. Paul Gilbert's "Three Circles Model of Emotion" to see where are emotions may be unbalanced, and what we can do to rebalance them.

*Please have a piece of paper and pens handy for this exercise!*
Registration link: https://des-wa.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jtZBmv5sRcuLs6-n1yvkCA

April 1, 2024: Meditation

Meditation is a practice that can help you to focus your attention and be more mindful of your thoughts and feelings. There are many different types of meditation, so it is important to find one that works for you. Once you have found a type of meditation that you enjoy, you can start to practice it regularly. Meditation can be done anywhere, at any time, and it only takes a few minutes to get started.
Registration link: https://des-wa.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_db_AaPohQJqcMl6pAViH3Q

April 15, 2024: Mindful Eating

Mindful eating is about being present in the moment when you are eating, regardless of what the meal is. Join us as we discuss how to eat mindfully, ways we can incorporate it in our lives, and even practice!

*Please bring a small snack if you'd like to practice!*
Registration link: https://des-wa.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ZT5pW3LYQsmgzfPtYRdAVA

April 29, 2024: Stream of Consciousness Journaling

For the last session in our series, we are going to focus on unprompted journaling by learning about and practicing stream of consciousness writing.

*Please bring a pen and paper to practice with! *
Registration link: https://des-wa.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_fx_vm6_5QCifFxNOa0QHJQ

Orientation to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Orientations help employees understand:

  • How to access EAP services
  • What EAP offers to employees
  • Who is eligible to receive services
  • Client confidentiality policy

Orientations are 30 minutes. Registration in advance is required. To register for an orientation, select a date below.

Orientations for Supervisors, Leaders, and HR Professionals to the EAP

Learning Objectives:

  • How to access EAP services
  • What EAP offers to employees
  • Who is eligible to receive services
  • Client confidentiality policy
  • Services for Leaders, Supervisors, and HR Professionals

January 17, 2024 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

February 20, 2024 12 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.

March 8, 2024 8:30 a.m. - 9 a.m.

April 26, 2024 1:30 p.m. - 2 p.m.

Self-care with the EAP

January 25, 2024 4 p.m.

Attendees will learn about different types of self-care meant to help reduce stressors in their work and personal lives. We will discuss the three R's of Self-Care...

  • Restorative
  • Recuperative
  • Recreational
Leading the Human Side of Change

February 28, 204 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.

In this presentation leaders will:

  • Understand their own response to change and how this impacts their ability to lead others through the change process.
  • Gain a better understanding of the impact of change on employees.
  • Learn leadership strategies that will support their team through change.
  • Begin to develop a plan to support their team.
  • Learn what resources are available to support leaders and teams through change.
Navigating Change in Challenging Times

March 14, 2024 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.

In our ever-changing world, learning how to navigate change is an essential skill—one that can be developed. In this webinar we’ll talk about the impact of change, actions you can take to navigate change based on your unique response to stress, and resources available to support you.

On-demand Webinars

Orientation to EAP benefits

The Washington State Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides this on-demand "EAP Orientation" for anytime viewing. The EAP helps Washington state public employees find solutions to personal and work-related problems. Learn how to get the most out of your free, confidential EAP benefit. (14 minutes)

Select a topic below for additional on-demand webinars.

Work/Life Resources Orientation

EAP now offers enhanced Work/Life Resources to employees of specific organizations that contract with us: higher education institutions, state agencies, and other public organizations. Services include: free legal consultation, free financial counseling, and a work/life employee support website with thousands of resources such as articles, webinars and legal forms. Unsure if you're eligible? Contact your HR department, or call EAP at 877-313-4455. (11 minutes)

Learning Objectives:

  • How to log into the Work/Life Resources website
  • Accessing free legal consultation and financial counseling services
  • Locating legal forms, webinars and other helpful online tools
  • Accessing articles and information on a variety of topics including: parenting, wellness, communication, caregiving, career development, home buying, adoption, nutrition, mental health, etc.

Suicide Prevention - What You Need to Know

Presented by: David Luxton, Ph.D., M.S. – a nationally recognized expert and trainer in suicide prevention, telehealth, and innovative technologies in behavioral healthcare. (1 hour and 4 minutes)

Learning objectives:

  • Become familiar with suicide risk factors and national statistics regarding risk.
  • Become familiar with the risks factors and warning signs.
  • Learn best practices for helping others who are experiencing suicidal thoughts.
  • Learn about available help resources.

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Related webinars

This webinar provides an overview on the relationship between suicide and substance misuse among young people and includes best practices in prevention and intervention. It features an NPW partner and other experts in this area. (Recorded: April 20, 2017)

This webinar highlights effective collaborations at the local and community levels to prevent opioid addiction and offer practical steps for those who are exploring partnerships with organizations in their community. (Recorded: May 16, 2018)

Depression and Anxiety: Relationship to Stress

Presented by:Daryn Nelsen-Soza, MSW, LCSW (58 minutes)
NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness, WA – Board of Directors

Learning objectives:

  • Become more familiar with the impact of depression and anxiety, and the relationship to stress.
  • Gain a deeper understanding for the vast number of individuals who suffer from depression and anxiety.
  • Learn self-care best practices.
  • Learn about available help and resources.

Assertiveness and Self Confidence

Presented by Matthew Gilbert, LMFT, CEAP

Description: Define assertiveness and self-confidence, goal setting, positive communication, positive outcomes in difficult situations. (Recorded: Jan - 2019. 35 minutes)

Generation Gaps

The Generation Gaps workshop will help participants understand the various generations present at work, and understand what motivates them and dealing with them on a daily basis. Both the young and older worker will have many ideas to offer, which will help the organization thrive in the marketplace. Learning how to deal with the Generation Gaps at work will help you become a better manager or co-worker. (36 minutes)

Stress Management

The Stress Management workshop will give participants a three-option method for addressing any stressful situation, as well as a toolbox of personal skills, including using routines, relaxation techniques, and a stress log system. They will also understand what lifestyle elements they can change to reduce stress. (33 minutes)

Emotional Intelligence

Emotional intelligence describes the ability to understand one's own feelings, and that of groups, and how these emotions can influence motivation and behavior. The concepts of Emotional Intelligence have been around since at least the 1900's, but the term was first introduced by Wayne Payne in 1985. As a result of the growing acknowledgement by professionals of the importance and relevance of emotions to work outcomes, the research on the topic continued to gain momentum, but it wasn't until the publication of Daniel Goleman's best seller Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ that the term became widely accepted by mainstream media. (37 minutes)

Anger Management

Anger can be an incredibly damaging force, costing people their jobs, personal relationships, and even their lives when it gets out of hand. However, since everyone experiences anger, it is important to have constructive approaches to manage it effectively. The Anger Management workshop will help teach participants how to identify their anger triggers and what to do when they get angry. (43 minutes)