While most people who gamble do so recreationally, for some gambling creates personal and social problems. Similar to other compulsive behaviors, harmful gambling is characterized by increased and persistent wagering that occurs over time, despite negative consequences. Participants will learn to view gambling as a treatable addiction, identify the warning signs and symptoms of gambling and increase awareness of choices and resources. One hour Today's health care consumer is faced with an increasingly complex and sophisticated array of choices. Whether an individual is choosing a benefits plan, selecting a practitioner, or is making decisions about treatment of an illness, it pays to become informed, educated and proactive about one's health.
Wellness is much more than simply avoiding diseases.
This program introduces the major components of wellness, including proper nutrition, regular exercise, achieving a balanced lifestyle and managing stress. Participants are encouraged to formulate their own personalized healthy lifestyle plan. In this training, participants will learn the warning signs and symptoms of depression, how depression affects the family, strategies for recovery and relapse prevention and coping skills to respond to depressed persons. When critical incidents such as accidents, injuries, or natural disasters occur, the EAP is available to provide professional assistance to traumatized employees. This program provides a safe mechanism by which to address the emotional issues related to a trauma.