Utilizing EAP Resources
If you’ve experienced a pregnancy loss, our deepest condolences go out to you. Your company’s employee assistance program (EAP) is a service that offers help with personal and work-related issues. As part of those services, an EAP can help you find resources during this difficult time. EAPs are free and confidential; details will not be shared with your employer. This article outlines resources that may be available to you through your EAP.
Confidential Counseling. Your EAP most likely offers about five in-person counseling sessions per issues at no cost to you (the exact number of sessions varied by employer). They have trained masters and doctoral level clinicians available to help you through the grief and loss you are experiencing. To connect with someone today, call the phone number in your benefits portal.
Timely Online Resources. While Google can be a helpful and immediate tool, it isn’t always the most reliable source. Most EAPs have online resources available when you need them to provide guidance through “ask the expert” responses, tutorials, videos, and self-assessments.
EAP Grief Workshops. Some EAP providers assist companies in creating more supportive work environments for bereaved employees by conducting educational workshops. The main purpose of these sessions is to help employees better understand how they can support a co-worker dealing with grief.
Health Programs. Many EAPs offer health programs that help employees with health assessments, tobacco cessation, weight management, lifestyle coaching, worksite wellness, and more educational opportunities. If you identify that you are struggling in one of these areas, you may want to look into the health program that your EAP offers.
Work-Life Services. When you are preparing to return to work, you may have childcare issues or other needs that are preventing you from performing at your best. Your company’s employee assistance program is great place to start to find resources for the challenges you are facing with work/life balance.
For more information on the Employee Assistance Program at your workplace or specific resources that might be helpful to your family, reach out to your BenefitBump Care Navigator.