EAP Support for Faculty and Staff
Events like the trial of Derek Chauvin and the murder of George Floyd can be a source of intense emotions for many, especially those who have experienced or witnessed racial trauma in the past. Staff and faculty, along with family members living in their household, have access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for counseling/therapy (individual & family). There are multiple ways to access Health Partner’s EAP benefit, they are as follows: Online: Employee Assistance Program and use password Carleton or Phone: 1-866-326-7194 for 24/7 access. There is also a Mobile App: EAP iConnectYou for iPhone, Android or web browser. Register using your email and the password 231020.
In addition, Health Partners has supplied the the EAP Racial Equity page to assist with having sensitive discussions, being an advocate and coping with stress about racism. Other articles and resources for support are:
- Minneapolis-based resources on self-care and coping with racial stress
- Understanding and Dealing with Racial Trauma
- Anniversary Reactions
- Anniversary Reactions to Trauma: The Recovery Process Continues
- Tips for Parents on Media Coverage of Violent Events
- Very Well Mind: “Anticipatory Anxiety and Panic Disorder“
- Medical News Today: “What to Know About Anxiety in Black Communities
- First Responders Behavioral Health Concerns
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