An Employee Assistance Program is by definition an employer funded counselling, health and work-life balance initiative. Your employer has decided to provide this service to you at no personal charge. In addition - IPS Worldwide is pleased, as your provider, to make available further resources which will continue to enhance your EAP Program. This online community allows you to read articles of interest, participate in online chats, learn more about what an EAP is and how you can get the most out of it.
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What is an EAP?
Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) are confidential, effective, early intervention programs operating in the workplace. These programs address work-related and personal issues which may affect productivity and safety. EAPs assist employees and where appropriate their supervisors, family and peers to resolve personal or work related problems.
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The Importance of Being PositiveArticle EAP counselling tends to be short term and solutions focused. People want to solve problems and get on with it.
Men and Their HealthArticle What is it with men? They excel in so many areas in life – business, sport, the arts, but so many fail miserably to look after their health, particularly their mental and emotional health!
Panic Attacks & Agrophobia A panic attack comes out of the blue and without apparent references to life events. An attack is marked by fear that escalates to terror. Then within 10 minutes or less its gone.
Locations
IPS Worldwide provides professional counselling centres of the highest quality, where employees can meet with a psychologist in a comfortable, private environment free of stigma where their confidentiality is assured.
IPS Worldwide is well equipped to provide counselling throughout the world. An exhaustive list of counselling centres can be accessed by clicking the links above. Should you have any queries regarding the exact locations of these offices please contact your Account Manager or IPS at ips@eap.com.au. Counselling office locations are determined by the needs of the client - please feel free to suggest alternate locations where you feel your employees would benefit.
Who is IPS?
IPS has a network of over 200 offices throughout Australia.
IPS currently delivers EAPs to over 700 organisations .
IPS is a non-religious, non-aligned, fully independent company.
The services provided by IPS are totally confidential.
Problems
Your EAP offers assistance with problem as:
Work
Personal
Family
Problems with Performance Relationship between Co-workers Managing Conflicts Coaching Adjusting to Change Career Transition Handling Work Stress Making Career Choices Dealing with Traumatic Events
Anxiety or Depression Stress Management Grief and Loss Mid-life Issues Emotional or Physical Abuse Low Self-Esteem
Work-Life Balance Concerns about Children Relationship Issues Financial or Legal Issues Substance Abuse (incl. Tobacco) Domestic Violence
Support
Your EAP offers support & advice or 'counselling'. Counselling is where one person attempts to help another either cope with or change troublesome behaviour, feelings and aspects of personality.
A professional EAP counsellor will help you make safe decisions about the goals and course of treatment relative to seriousness of problems.
All the services for your EAP is provided by registered and qualified professionals. The counselling is short term and effective. It is also totally confidential.
Important Information
If you need immidiate assistence 1 300 366 789: Call from anywhere in Australia for the price of a local call and you will be connected to your nearest counselling centre. +61 2 9232 7249: Call this number if you are outside Australia.
What is Support & Advice? Professional assistance provided by qualified Psychologists, Psychiatrists and Counsellors.
How do I make an appointment? Just phone and arrange a suitable time to visit an office near you.
How do I contact IPS? Telephone: +61 (2) 9221-1166 Fax: +61 (2) 9232-5060 Postal address: Level 3, 85 Castlereagh St, Sydney, NSW 2000, AUSTRALIA Email: ips@eap.com.au
Is the EAP free? EAP is available to client's employee and employee's immediate family at no charge. In some special cases the EAP may have to refer you to see a specialist. In these cases you are responsible for any costs but the EAP will help you find a service you can afford. In most cases referral is not necessary.
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IPS Worldwide provides professional counselling centres of the highest quality, where employees can meet with a psychologist in a comfortable, private environment free of stigma where their confidentiality is assured.
