Without proper attention, our difficulties frequently become worse, and the consequences are often painful. CARS offers professional help. This is an activity which helps people carefully address disagreements and gives them the opportunity to explore mutually agreeable solutions. As trained mediators, the staff implement this process as different from negotiation, arbitration or counseling. CARS offers many workshops designed to improve relations and clarify communication among UNM staff and faculty, supervisors and co-workers, e.g., Assertiveness Training, Conflict Management, Group Dynamics.
CARS also performs needs assessments, followed by team-building where appropriate.
CARS provides awareness and educational presentations about alcohol and other drug use in a variety of settings. It also offers training and consultation for managers and supervisors who are concerned about a colleague s or an employee s performance decline which may be related to alcohol or to other drug use. CARS also assists the organization in the development and implementation of policies procedures, programs and services that advocate and support a drug-free workplace. The request for help may be initiated by the faculty or staff member. Call the CARS office for an initial telephone screening.