EAP support for critical incidents

In our last article on Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services for supervisors, we described the impacts traumatic events can have on employees, and we gave an overview of the EAP's critical incident response services. In this article, we go more in depth on what these services are and how they can help you move your workplace through response and recovery.

Live & On Demand Webinars

Consider encouraging new employees to register for an orientation to learn about their EAP benefits.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Orientation

May 24, 2022
9 - 9:30 a.m.

Presented by Washington State EAP counselors

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Orientation

June 15, 2022
10 - 10:30 a.m.

Presented by Washington State EAP counselors

On Demand:

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

This webinar is for those who supporting others in crisis. 

Video, transcript, and slides available.

On Demand:

Creating Psychological Safety in Work Teams

Learn strategies to support your workgroup and navigate transition back to the workplace.

Video, transcript, and slides available. 

Research & Resources

The Manager's Role in Employee Well-Being (Gallup). “For companies of any type, size or industry, these four pillars offer a roadmap for creating an outcome-driving culture of well-being.”

How Leaders Can Prioritize Employee Well-Being And Mental Health (Chief Executive). “Leaders can create a workplace that values employee well-being and reduce burnout by implementing four substantial changes in their organizations.”

How Leaders Can Balance the Needs to Perform and to Transform (Harvard Business Review). “three sets of questions to help leaders focus on what’s important right now.”

3 strategies for helping leaders extinguish collective burnout (SmartBrief). “To help employees find meaning and enjoyment with your organization, you must first understand the problem they’re facing on a psychological level.”

Mental health awareness resources

Mental Health Awareness Month (National Alliance on Mental Illness). Messages, facts, and suggestions for engaging others in mental health awareness.

Youth Mental Health Communication Toolkit: No Shame in Your Brain / Consciente de tu Mente (Washington State Health Care Authority). “Youth in the State of Washington have faced many challenges over the course of the past two years. The contents of this toolkit provide…positive messaging and supportive resources…[to] share the message of hope, resilience, and inclusivity.”