Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

The Employee Assistance Program, called BalanceWorks, is offered through eni. BalanceWorks provides free and confidential counseling to all of our employees and their families. It is primarily offered to help employees and their families resolve personal problems which may affect their home and work life. Employees and their families will have access to three free face-to-face counseling sessions with a licensed mental health care professional.  BalanceWorks also provides free, confidential, 24/7 services to include: legal services and consultations, financial services and consultations, online access to work/life tools, articles, and much more!  Please log onto BalanceWorks at www.mybalanceworks.com for more details about your EAP benefits. For first time users of the online services will need to contact Human Resources for member and group ID numbers.   BalanceWorks is a benefit provided by St. Lawrence University and endorsed by SLU administration, faculty, the SEIU, CSEA, and PCPSOA unions and is free to all employees. For more information, please feel free to contact Debra Mousaw, Human Resouces Director of Employee Benefits at 229-5597.

BalanceWorks library:

November 2012 - Staying Active at Work
October 2012 - Sleep Matters
September 2012 - The Benefits of Herbs & Spices
August 2012 - Identifying & Navigating PTSD
July 2012 - Nurturing Your Child's Education
June 2012 - Exercise Your Mind
May 2012 - The Importance of Networking
April 2012 - Calm your Nerves & Reduce Stress
March 2012 - Boosting Self Esteem
February 2012 - Recognizing Postpartum Depression
January 2012 - Sticking with your resolution
December 2011 - Preserving Work/Life Balance
November 2011 - Bullying
October 2011 - Conflict Resolution
September 2011 - Conquering Public Speaking
August 2011 - Understanding Obssessive Complulsive Disorder
July 2011 - Adjusting to College Life
June 2011 - Get Moving to Improve Your Mood
May 2011 - Time Management
April 2011 - Breathing for Relaxation
March 2011 - Managing Financial Stress
February 2011 - Keeping Your Relationships Strong
January 2011 - Child and Elder Care
December 2010 - Preserving Holiday Joy
November 2010 - Feeling Sad and Blue
September 2010 - The Power of Meditation
August 2010 - The Benefits of Forgiveness
July 2010 - Understanding Common Phobias
June 2010 - Always Travel With Sun Protection
May 2010 - Owning a Dog or Cat Can Reduce Stress
April 2010 - Learn How to Set Short-Term and Long-Term Goals
March 2010 - ADHD in Children
February 2010 - When a Family Grieves
January 2010 - Make 2010 Your Healthiest Year Ever!
December 2009 - Holiday Grief
November 2009 - Depression in Children and Adolescents
October 2009 - Don’t Let Anxiety Control Your Life
September 2009 - The Power of Music as a Stress Reliever
August 2009 - Tips for a Less Stressful Vacation
July 2009 - Financial Tip: Stash Some Cash for Emergencies
June 2009 - Talking to Your Children About Troubling Events
May 2009 - Coping With a Traumatic Event
April 2009 - Balancing Your Two Lives (Home and Work)
March 2009 - Emotions and Cardiac Health
February 2009 - National Eating Disorders Awareness Week
January 2009 - Post-Holiday Depression
December 2008 - Holiday Spending: How to Shop Smart
November 2008 - Battling an Alcohol Addiction
October 2008 - Managing Debt, Budget and More
September 2008 - Healthy Tips for your College Bound Teen
August 2008 - Family Relationships
July 2008 - Saving Money
June 2008 - Insomnia
May 2008 - Business Travel
April 2008 - Workplace Clutter
March 2008 - Facing Economic Fears
February 2008 - Suffering from Anxiety
January 2008 - Dealing with Debt
December 2007 - Surviving the Holiday Blues