Find a Consultant
Problem: Alex needs help with his back pain and doesn't know how to get an appointment with a specialist
Advice: An advisor recommends he use the myEAP Find a Consultant service. The process is explained to Alex, his questions are answered and the parameters are set for Alex's search.
Solution: The Find a Consultant service looks for available appointments with appropriate specialists. This reduces Alex's waiting time because he is not always available for making and receiving phone calls. The EAP Find a Consultant service books an appointment for Alex who receives the contact details for the consultant's practice.
Conflict in the workplace
Problem: Thomas feels he is being treated poorly by his manager but is hesitant about addressing the issue.
Advice: During an EAP consultation, Thomas and an advisor work out what it is that is bothering him and what he would like to do about it. Arrangements are made for a constructive conversation with Thomas' manager.
Solution: Thomas understands his own reactions better, feels well prepared and can address his concerns with his manager calmly. It is an objective discussion which leads to the desired resolution.
Trouble sleeping
Problem: Julia is having trouble sleeping which is having a negative impact on her concentration and her energy.
Advice: During an EAP consultation, Julia and an advisor investigate the causes of her sleep issues, in particular stressful periods at work and at home. They discuss solutions.
Solution: The advisor encourages her to see a doctor, keep a sleep diary, exercise more and adjust her sleeping times. They also work out medium-term changes to how she handles stresses.