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“LEGAL CONNECT—A RESOURCE FOR CITY OF HOUSTON EMPLOYEES”
Wednesday, April 7   /   Noon-1 p.m.
Microsoft Teams

https://teams.microsoft.com/l/Legal_Connect
Your external EAP, GuidanceResources, offers Legal Connect, a resource to help with legal situations that might arise in your life. Information and assistance with family law, estate planning, tax, real estate, and more are available through your EAP. Join us to learn more.



“THE FOLLOW-UP — RIDING THE WAVE: BIG FEELINGS AND HOW TO MANAGE THEM”
Wednesday, April 14   /   Noon-1 p.m.
Microsoft Teams

https://teams.microsoft.com/l/The_Follow-Up:Riding_the_Wave
Last month we began the discussion on feelings and emotions and how to manage them. (See recording here)  Join us for Part 2 of “Riding the Wave.” We will discuss the roots of emotions and also discover tools to manage them, instead of allowing them to crash down upon us. It’s as easy as the ABCDE’s.



“LONELINESS AND SOCIAL ISOLATION IN TODAY’S WORLD”
Wednesday, April 21   /   Noon-1 p.m.
Microsoft Teams

https://teams.microsoft.com/l/Loneliness_and_Social_Isolation_in_Today's_World
Despite living in a world with instant electronic access to friends, family, and all manner of online social networks, the rates of reported loneliness and social isolation have been steadily increasing. Loneliness and social isolation substantially impact not only psychological well-being but physical health as well. This training session will address the possible reasons for loneliness and identify actions participants can take to increase their emotional connection with others and decrease the risk of social isolation.



“SLEEP: AN ESSENTIAL COMPONENT OF HEALTH AND WELL-BEING”
Wednesday, April 28  /   Noon-1 p.m.
Microsoft Teams

https://teams.microsoft.com/l/Sleep:An_Essential_Component_of_Health_and_Well-being
In the past five years, researchers and the media alike have reported that Americans are notoriously sleep deprived. There are numerous reasons why. Many people look to improve their health through diet, exercise, and ceasing bad consumption habits, such as junk food and cigarettes. But sleep is often overlooked. This workshop offers suggestions on how to improve sleep, according to priority and quality measures.




**  Find resources available for veteran’s, their families, caregivers and survivors here.

**  Previous Webinar Recordings:  The City of Houston EAP has compiled the recordings from previous webinars into one place for your use. The spreadsheet will be updated as each live webinar is completed. See them here: City of Houston EAP Webinar Recordings




NOW AVAILABLE: COVID-19 Digital Toolkit!

This toolkit is full of useful information to help cope with the current COVID-19 crisis. Included are recordings of the live webinars in multiple languages, documents to help with stress, isolation, family relations, etc., and tips to stay safe and healthy.

https://pages.e2ma.net/pages/1807892/21917

Employee Assistance Program
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Houston, TX 77002


832-393-6510
www.houstontx.gov/hr/eap.html
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guidanceresources.com
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