November 2024 Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

November Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Resources

This November, Bellevue College’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers a wealth of resources designed to support you and your family’s well-being during the election season and as we enter the holiday months. Here’s what’s available:

Election Season Support

Election season can bring heightened emotions and stress. EAP provides targeted resources to help you manage these times with balance and resilience.

• Pre-Election Support: Access the Elections: Pre-Election Support Resource Guide for tips on setting healthy boundaries, engaging in mindfulness, and connecting with supportive communities. Download the guide here​(EAP-pre-election-suppor…).
• For Managers and Leaders: Guidance on supporting employees through election-related stress is available in the Elections: How Managers Can Support Employees Resource Guide. Access the guide here​(EAP-pre-election-suppor…).
• Post-Election Resources: Once the votes are counted, emotions may still run high. The Elections: Post-Election Support Resource Guide offers tools to process these emotions and promote civil discourse. Download here​(EAP-post-election-suppo…).

Wellness Wednesdays: “Healthy Holidays” Series

November’s Wellness Wednesdays focus on staying balanced during the holiday season. From maintaining well-being to managing social and family commitments, the series offers practical tips to keep you grounded. Sessions are held every Wednesday at noon—join live and get ready for a healthier holiday season! Register here.

Upcoming Topics:

• The Language of Laughter: Discover the mental and physical benefits of laughter as a tool for well-being. Learn more​(nov1eap).
• Laughter Helps: This seminar explores how humor connects us and enhances our resilience. Find out more​(nov2eap).

Accessing Additional EAP Resources

EAP also offers short-term counseling services for employees and household adults, covering topics like:

• Workplace concerns
• Grief and loss
• Addiction and recovery
• Mental wellness and more

Each concern can be addressed through up to three sessions and can be revisited throughout the year. For access, log in to the Work/Life website using the code “BC” or contact EAP directly at 1-877-313-4455.

For supervisors seeking resources, EAP provides dedicated support tools on their Supervisor Support page.

Whether it’s managing election season stress, navigating the holidays, or accessing counseling support, EAP’s November offerings are here to support you.