San Francisco Bay Area Chapter
Monthly Meeting
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Our Mission
To Promote Employee Assistance Programs as an effective means of enhancing the well-being and productivity of employees in the workplace, and to facilitate the professional identification of Chapter members and the development of quality Employee Assistance in the San Francisco Bay Area
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February 14, 2023
Abby Medcalf, PhD, Author
Topic:
Workplace Mental Health and Well-Being
Description:
Our workplaces play a significant role in our lives. Work affects our physical and mental well-being in healthy and unhealthy ways. This one-and-a-half-hour course provides participants with a discussion on the extent of the problem of mental health and well-being at work. The U.S. Surgeon General’s guidelines will be used as well as SAMHSA’s Eight Dimensions of Wellness to outline the problem and specific tools for what can be done to help professionals and their clients be healthier at work.
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Presentation Schedule:
11:30am-12:00pm - Group Introductions
12:00pm-12:30pm
Presentation of current issues facing workers in the workplace including current statistics concerning mental health and well-being in the workplace
12:30pm-12:45pm
Presentation of the five attributes of a toxic work environment
12:45pm-1:15pm
Presentation of SAMHA's eight dimensions of wellness with specific tips and techniques for application in each category
1:15pm-1:30pm
Questions and Answers
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Bio:
Abby Medcalf is a Relationship Maven, psychologist, author, podcast host and Tedx speaker who has helped thousands of people think differently so they can create connection, ease and joy in their relationships (especially the one with yourself)! With her unique background in both business and counseling, she brings a fresh, effective perspective to life’s struggles using humor and her direct, no-nonsense style.
With over 35 years of experience, Abby is a recognized authority and sought-after speaker at organizations such as Google, Apple, AT&T, Kaiser, PG&E, American Airlines and Chevron. She’s been a featured expert on CBS and ABC news, and has been a contributor to the New York Times, Women’s Health, Psychology Today, Well+Good and Bustle.
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Outline:
Current statistics concerning mental health and well-being in the workplace
- 76% of workers reported at least one symptom of a mental health condition
- 84% said their workplace conditions have contributed to at least one mental health challenge
- 81% of workers said they'd be looking for workplaces that supported their mental health in the future
The Five Attributes of a toxic work environment
- Disrespectful
- Non-inclusive
- Unethical
- Cutthroat
- Abusive
SAMHA's Eight Dimensions of Well-Being
- Emotional
- Spiritual
- Intellectual
- Physical
- Environmental
- Financial
- Occupational
- Social
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Citations/References:
The U.S. Surgeon General’s Framework for Workplace Mental Health and Well-Being 2022
Swarbrick, M. (2006). A Wellness Approach. Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal, 29(4), 311-314
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The San Francisco Chapter of the Employee Assistance Professionals Association is approved by the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists to sponsor continuing education for LMFTs, LCSWs, and LPCCs and/or LEPs. The San Francisco Chapter of the Employee Assistance Professionals Association maintains responsibility for this program/course and its content. The Course meets the qualifications for 1.5 hours of continuing education credit for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and/or LEPs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.
The San Francisco Chapter of EAPA can be reached via our website: sfbayeapa.org or by writing us at PO Box 5370 Walnut Creek, CA 94596. Contact us for any needed accommodations or to address any grievances. Our CAMFT Continuing Education Provider Number is 57003.
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- Participants will join the course on time and will remain for the entire presentation. Participants will come prepared to learn and participate openly in discussion
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Participants will be required to submit the course evaluation form before being sent a CEU certificate. Any participant with disabilities or other special needs, who need special accommodations in this course are invited to share these concerns or requests at info@sfeapa.org as soon as possible.
- Registration is required
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We welcome you all to Join our Virtual Monthly Presentation you must register by clicking the 'Register Here' box below. Each confirmed registrant will be sent a Zoom Link at some point prior to the meeting.
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2023 - 2024 Upcoming Presentations
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March 14th - Doug Cyr, MPA, MFT, CEAP, DAAETS
April 11th - Bill Wilson (TBD)
May 9th - TBA
June 13th - Tamara Cagney, EdD, MA, BSN
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