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LifeBalance Employee Assistance Program & Work-Life/Wellness Resource. Orientation for Employees. Agenda. Overview of LifeBalance Services and resources available How to access the program Please feel free to ask questions as we go along!. Key features.
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LifeBalance Employee Assistance Program &Work-Life/Wellness Resource Orientation for Employees
Agenda Overview of LifeBalance Services and resources available How to access the program Please feel free to ask questions as we go along!
Key features LifeBalanceis available to you and your dependents as defined by your benefits plan. No additional cost to you to use the program as often as you like. LifeBalance is a voluntary and confidential program. Fully bilingual (English/French) National service Available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week Support by telephone, online via www.lifebalance.net, and in-person Educational materials on a variety of topics TTY access for the hearing impaired
Confidentiality Confidential vs. anonymous Limitations Intake process
How does the program work? Ease of use: one toll-free telephone number for all of your issues Call triage process Immediate telephonic counselling available Referral to in-person counselling available Helpful, educational materials and resources available Research conducted on your behalf Available online at www.lifebalance.netand via mobile app
Our counselling approach May take place over the telephone or in person Short-term, solution-focused counselling Number of sessions varies and determined on a case-by-case basis
Who are our EAP counsellors? Minimum 5 years’ experience Master’s degree in psychology, social work or another human services field Members of their respective professional body
When to use LifeBalance Your toddler is waking up every night at 2 am and you’re exhausted. You’d like to be saving more for retirement, but money is tight. You need to find a summer camp for your 5th grader. You’re going through a divorce and you’re worried about finances, where you’ll live, and how your kids are coping. You’ve started a new exercise program and you really want to stick with it.
Emotional well-being • Relationship, marriage and family issues • Stress-related issues • Balancing work/life • Mental health concerns such as depression and anxiety • Grief and loss • Addiction and recovery • Anger management • Services & tools: • Ceridian Depression Centre • Resiliency tutorial • Stress assessment • Depression assessment
Parenting and childcare • Child-rearing challenges • Single-parenting and blended families • Pregnancy, infertility and adoption • Holiday planning • Special needs • Bullying • Services & tools: • Childcare Locator • Summer Camp Locator • Career Cruising for Teens • New Parent Kit • ‘Becoming a Parent’ booklet • Child Safety Kits • ‘Questions Parents Ask’ blog
Caring for older adults • Caregiver support and resources • Alzheimer's, dementia and other health issues • Long-distance caregiving • Living independently • Coordinating in-home care • Searching for and assessing assisted living and long-term care facilities • Services & tools: • Older Adult Safety Kit • Facility Checklist • Home Safety Checklist
Education Kindergarten and early education Communicating with teachers and administrators Homework and grades College/university planning Career planning and lifelong learning
Financial • Personal budgeting • Managing debt • Saving and investing • Basic tax planning • Buying a home • Basic retirement planning • Services & tools: • Online Financial Toolkit • ‘Your Money’ blog • Financial calculators • Online budget worksheet
Legal issues • Speak to a lawyer for up to 30 mins at NO COST! • Family law • Real estate law • Bankruptcy • Criminal law • Estate planning • Services & tools: • Divorce Toolkit • Complete Will Kit (online) • Up to a 25% discount off services beyond the consultation (exceptions: Employment and Business law)
Health and wellness • Diet and physical activity • Stress reduction • Healthy aging • Living with a disability or chronic condition • Getting the sleep you need • Services & tools: • Eating Well Program: telephonic coachingwith a registered dietitian • Ceridian Stop Smoking Centre • ‘Feeling Good’ blog • Healthy Weight Calculators • Nurse Line
Work and career • Co-worker relationships • Interpersonal and communication skills • Navigating workplace changes • Time management • Relocation • Shift work and telecommuting • Career progression/change • Services & tools: • ‘Work-Life Balance’ blog
Midlife and retirement • Work after retirement • Empty nest issues • Growing as a couple • Life and retirement planning • Services & tools: • Online toolkit – Planning Your Future: Life, Work and Relationships After 50
Everyday issues Home improvement issues Moving and relocation Locating community resources Locating a family doctor Volunteer opportunities
Easy to use by phone Access all services through one toll-free number 24 hours a day, 365 days a year Confidential
With www.lifebalance.net you can... Search for information confidentially under five categories – Work, Life, Family, Health & Money Find hundreds of expert articles as well as online toolkits, booklets, and recordings Listen to podcasts and audio recordings Use interactive tools on budgeting, investing, home buying, health and retirement planning Email a consultant with an inquiry or arrange a call Order materials for delivery such as booklets, CDs and packets
Ceridian’s Mobile App for LifeBalance • Access www.lifebalance.net conveniently from your smartphone–it’s FREE! • Device operating system requirements: • iPhone: Operating System (iOS) 5 or higher (check Settings / General / Version). This is different from the model number. Most iPhone 3 and 4 models run on iOS 5 or higher. • Android: Operating System 2.3.3 or higher • BlackBerry: Version 6.0 to 7.1
How to Contact LifeBalance By Phone Toll-free: 1.877.630.6701 En français: 1.877.588.1299 TTY: 1.877.371.9978 Online www.lifebalance.net User ID: xxxxxxxxxx Password: xxxxxxxxxx