Wellness

Description: You can find short courses, live and recorded webinars, and personal assessments on our external EAP's website. Content includes topics like conflict resolution, mindfulness, stress management, perseverance, and team building for managers.

Cost: Free - follow these Instructions for Accessing EAP Courses to log in. 

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Course Description: Join psychologists Jan Stanley and Gloria Park in learning about Hope, Optimism, and Connection. In this course, you'll learn about hope theory, how to use hope to be more resilient, how to identify strategies to be optimistic in challenging times, and how to cultivate high-quality connections and relationships.

Course Facilitator: Jan Stanley and Gloria Park

Access the Recording (1 hour, 28 minutes)

The Organizational Development Unit (OD) and the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) have created these three resources to help employees and their supervisors identify, converse about, and address root causes of burnout.  

Identifying and Preventing Burnout

Identifying and Preventing Burnout - For Supervisors

Two-Minute Burnout Check-Up

Suicide is preventable, and recognizing the signs can make a crucial difference.

This guide provides essential information for responding to suicidal thoughts among City of Madison employees, including warning signs, effective communication strategies, and available resources.

Learn how to approach these sensitive conversations with empathy and support, and discover the resources that can offer professional help. Remember, reaching out and providing support can save lives.

Suicide Prevention One-Sheeter

Resources You Can Refer To:

• EAP: 608-261-6561 or eap@cityofmadison.com
• Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988
• Dane County Crisis Line: 608-280-2600
• Crisis Text Line: Text or use WhatsApp to message HOME to 741741
• Emergency Number: 911