Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information, Resources, Articles & Websites
We will be continuing to provide updated information on this page that we hope helps you as this global pandemic continues, and as all of us continue to face any challenges dealing with this new reality.
We know that this Coronavirus (COVID-19) is impacting employees and their families, as well as companies worldwide, and want to support you any way we can.
ARTICLES THAT MAY HELP
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Coping with the Death of a Co-Worker from the Coronavirus
When a co-worker dies from COVID-19 complications, added complications go into grieving... Read More -
5 Tips for Working From Home Stress-Free (Parent's Edition)
This is an article writen by James E. Porter, CEO of StressStop.com and is used by permission. When I started… Read More -
Managing Fear
Okay. Something REAL is happening. It is appropriate to feel fear. The important part is to know how to manage… Read More -
Telehealth
We have provided Telehealth services for several years, and with the Coronavirus more people across Hawaii are considering this as… Read More -
Help your Immune System Fight Coronavirus
Just because we are exposed to a virus, doesn't mean we will get sick. How to lower stress and increase immunity... Read More -
Furlough & Layoff Articles & Websites
Downloadable articles for those furloughed or laid off and the survivors... Read More -
Human Concerns in Disaster Recovery
Human concerns, risk, and resiliency following a disaster... Read More -
50 Ideas for Self-Care
If you just need some good old fashioned self-care (and who doesn't?)...here is a list of great ideas. Read More -
Self-Care During DIfficult TImes
Here are some self-care tips we have found helpful for people experiencing difficult times or situations. Remember to take your… Read More -
Self-Care Practices
Some self-care tips (physical, emotional, spiritual, social, and intellectual) we have found helpful for peole experiencing difficult times or situations... Read More -
Coping with Workplace Change
Change evokes fear in most people because of the uncertainty it presents. People wonder: Will I survive... Read More -
Responding to Organizational Changes
In a changing workplace, where mergers, acquisitions, downsizing and re-engineering are facts of life, it is important to hold yourself… Read More -
Supporting Coworkers Anticipating Job Loss
Even if your job has been spared, it’s no fun seeing someone you care about thrown into emotional upheaval because… Read More -
The Impact of a Co-Worker's Death
Coworkers are very much like an extended family. You spend most of your waking hours with them, forging special bonds… Read More -
When a Co-Worker Dies
When a co-worker dies -- either unexpectedly or after a long illness -- it impacts people and teams in a variety of… Read More -
Overcoming Loneliness
Despite the fact that people are connected more than ever through technology, more of us are experiencing loneliness... Read More -
Developing Resiliency
Imagine the last upsetting event that you experienced. What was your reaction to it? Read More -
Dealing with Angry Customers
If dealing with irate customers makes you want to drive home, jump back into bed, and hide under the covers...… Read More
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CORONAVIRUS EAP POSTER
VIDEO TRAININGS
A 39-minute training on Resiliency, Burnout, and Extreme Self-Care two years into COVID-19 (March 2022)
A 43-minute training on the mental health issues One Year Into COVID-19 (March 2021)
A 45-minute training on Working, Communication, and Time Management:
Tips for working in this Global Pandemic (Sept. 2020)
Our 22-minute training for Employers developed for the Hawaii Chamber(May 28, 2020) 
Our 45-minute training for Educators (May 17, 2020) 
Our second 26-minute video: "Fear, Anxiety, and Grief: EAP and Coronavirus" (April 24,2020)
Our first 30-minute video: "Fear and Anxiety During a Global Pandemic" (April 2, 2020)
We are here to help you while keeping appropriate social distancing that protects you as well as our providers. You can access our services in two ways:
COUNSELING BY PHONE
Call us and we will arrange for an appointment with a counselor through the phone.
COUNSELING BY VIDEO
Call us and we will arrange for an appointment with a counselor through a secure online video platform.
We can also help you by connecting us to our experts who can help you with the following issues:
LEGAL
Any time you need an attorney, you can call the EAP and we’ll get you a free 30-minute consultation with one of the attorneys in our network…
FINANCIAL
Any time it would help to talk with an independent expert to help you get started in the right direction you can call us…
HEALTHCARE NAVIGATION
Having an expert who can guide you through complex eldercare issues or the healthcare maze is a great timesaver…
WEBSITES THAT MAY HELP
Please note that all links on this page are external links. Employee Assistance of the Pacific is not responsible for the content in these links.
Tips for Working from Home
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WIth many of working from home, we found some articles that may help you do it successfully!
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COVID-19 and Mental Health
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We have included a wide variety of articles which we hope you find helpful.
https://medicalxpress.com/news/2022-01-physician-mental-health-year-covid-.html
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/coronavirus-anxiety-what-to-do_l_5e55aaaac5b649ec432f152d
https://goodmenproject.com/featured-content/how-to-stay-safe-and-not-panic-wcz/
https://www.mtholyoke.edu/counseling/mental-health-coronavirus
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/modern-mentality/202003/coping-coronavirus-stress |
Relationships
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We have provided a variety of website links that may help employees with their relationships.
https://www.newsweek.com/coronavirus-lockdown-partner-divorce-1492780
HTTPS://WWW.NEWSWEEK.COM/CORONAVIRUS-LOCKDOWN-PARTNER-DIVORCE-1492780 |
Kids
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We have provided a variety of website links that may help employees with their keiki
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Online 12-Step Meetings
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Here are some links for online (phone or video) 12-step meetings:
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Misc.
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We have provided a variety of website links that may help employees with a variety of issues!
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