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.

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.

• Friday, March 17, 2023 – 9 a.m.
• Tuesday, April 11, 2023 – 3:30 p.m.

Burnout: Breaking the Cycle

We all experience varying levels of stress in our lives. When that stress becomes overwhelming and impairs your ability to function, it becomes burnout. In this webinar, we will:

• Explore the burnout phenomenon.
• Learn about burnout cycles.
• Identify some of the causes of burnout.
• Offer strategies to help manage work-related stress.

This webinar is 90 minutes. It's a 1-hour presentation followed by 30 minutes for breakout rooms, Q&A, and group chat. Registration in advance is required. To register, select a date below.

• Tuesday, March 28, 2023 – 3:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, April 19, 2023 – 10 a.m.
• Monday, May 22, 2023 – 1 p.m. 
• Monday, June 12, 2023 – 4 p.m.

Burnout for Leaders: Supporting Staff and Yourself

This webinar is intended for leaders (supervisors, managers, HR, and anyone else in a leadership role).

Over the past few years, burnout has become an often talked about topic in the workplace. Many are feeling increased pressure in workplaces, leading to overwhelming stress and possible burnout. In this webinar, leaders will learn:

• What burnout is and how it affects staff.
• Burnout cycles and what they mean.
• About leadership burnout.
• Strategies to support staff and themselves in preventing or lessening burnout.

This webinar is 90 minutes. It's a 1-hour presentation followed by 30 minutes for breakout rooms, Q&A, and group chat. Registration in advance is required. To register, select a date below.

• Wednesday, March 29, 2023 – 1 p.m.
• Thursday, April 20, 2023 – 10 a.m.
• Friday, May 19, 2023 – 3:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, June 13, 2023 – 4 p.m.

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

• Suicide and Substance Use in Young People (Provided by SAMHSA -1 hour, 5 minutes)

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)

• Partnering for Opioid Addiction Prevention (Provided by SAMHSA -1 hour, 32 minutes)

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 & 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)

COVID-19 Webinars

Select a topic below for on-demand webinars related to the pandemic.

Strategies for Stress Management

We all experience stress from time to time. Some of it is “good” and some, we call “bad.” We can benefit from adopting effective strategies for managing the stress that comes our way.

During this presentation, we:

• Explore what stress is.
• Learn how our bodies respond to stress.
• Identify ways to effectively manage stressful situations.
• Provide information on resources and supports available to you.

Watch the webinar on demand: Strategies for Stress Management (57 minutes, closed captioned)

Download the Strategies for Stress Management webinar presentation slides (PDF). View a transcript of the webinar.

Transitioning into the New Work Life: Strategies for Responding to Change

During the COVID-19 pandemic, we've faced challenges couldn't imagine prior to March 2020. As our state continues to open up, you may find yourself experiencing uncertainty, stress, and a mixture of emotions.

In this webinar we:

• Reflect on 2020.
• Identify possible stress responses.
• Talk about the natural psychological processes we move through in response to change.
• Offer strategies to help you manage your way in this new work life.
• Provide information on resources and supports available to you.

Watch the webinar on demand: Transitioning into the New Work Life: Strategies for Responding to Change (57 minutes, closed captioned)

Download the Transitioning into the New Work Life: Strategies for Responding to Change webinar presentation slides (PDF). View a transcript of the webinar.

Transitioning into the New Work Life: Creating Psychological Safety in Work Teams

This webinar is for leaders (supervisors, managers, HR, and anyone else in a leadership role)

Many employees experience stress, worry, and uncertainty when transitioning into a work environment which has changed with the pandemic. As a leader, you may be wondering how to best support your workgroup and how to navigate the transition back to the workplace.

In this webinar you'll learn about:

• The importance of creating psychological safety as a leader.
• Multiple strategies to build psychological safety in your workgroup.
• Supports and resources available to you and your employees.

Watch the webinar on demand: Transitioning into the New Work Life: Creating Psychological Safety in Work Teams (One hour and five minutes, closed captioned)

Download the Transitioning into the New Work Life: Creating Psychological Safety in Work Teams webinar presentation slides (PDF). View a transcript of the webinar.

Navigating Change in Challenging Times

In our ever-changing world, learning how to navigate change is an essential skill—one that can be developed. In this webinar, we talk about

• The impact of change.
• Actions you can take to navigate change based on your unique response to stress.
• Resources available to support you.

Handouts:

• My Change Plan
• Self-Care at Work

Watch the webinar on demand: Navigating Change in Challenging Times (54 minutes, closed captioned)
Download a transcript of the webinar.
Download the Navigating Change webinar presentation slides pdf

How to Build Resilience When Your Job Involves Helping Others in Crisis

This webinar is for those who are supporting others in crisis, such as customers, clients, students, or employees/staff. During this webinar, you will learn:

• How your mind and body respond to stress.
• Possible impacts on your emotional and physical well-being.
• Strategies to build resilience.
• Supports and resources available to you.

Watch the webinar on demand: How to Build Resilience When Your Job Involves Helping Others in Crisis and download a transcript.

Download How to Build Resilience When Your Job Involves Helping Others in Crisis webinar presentation slides (PDF).

Leading the Human Side of Change

We are experiencing a rapid transformation of the workplace. As a leader, you may find yourself struggling with how to navigate and lead your team through the challenges that can come with change. In this webinar, you'll learn about

• The human side of change.
• How change impacts you as a leader and your work group.
• Strategies to support your team through change.
• Resources available to support both you and your employees.

Watch the webinar on demand: Leading the Human Side of Change (1 hour and 45 minutes, closed captioned)

Handout: Leading the Human Side of Change Plan
Download a transcript of the webinar
Download Leading the Human Side of Change webinar presentation slide pdf

Self-Care with the Washington State EAP

This webinar addresses the emotional impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and offers ideas for self-care and strategies for managing stress and fear.

Watch the webinar on demand: Self-Care with the Washington State EAP (58 minutes, closed captioned)

Download a transcript of the webinar.
Download the Self Care webinar presentation slides (PDF).

For Supervisors and Managers: Leading Teams and Supporting Employees through COVID-19

Watch the webinar on demand: Leader Supporting Employees During COVID 19 (1 hour and nine minutes, closed captioned)
Download a transcript of the webinar.
Download the Leading Teams webinar presentation slides (PDF).

Working from Home during COVID-19: Coping with the Challenges, Setting Yourself Up for Success

Watch the webinar on demand: Working from Home during COVID-19: Coping with the Challenges, Setting Yourself Up for Success (1 hour and six minutes, closed captioned)
Download a transcript of the webinar.
Download the Working from Home webinar presentation slides (PDF).

Parenting and Family Challenges: Helping Yourself and Your Family through COVID-19

Watch the webinar on demand: Parenting and Family Challenges: Helping Yourself and Your Family through COVID-19 (58 minutes, closed captioned)
Download a transcript of the webinar.
Download Parenting and Family Challenges webinar presentation slides (PDF).

Couples: Managing Your Way through COVID-19

This short webinar is an excerpt from the Parenting and Family Challenges webinar focusing on tips and strategies for couples to help you manage your way through COVID-19. Download the Couples: Managing Your Way through COVID-19 webinar presentation slides pdf.