Welcome to the Colorado Chapter of EAPA

Welcome to the official website of the Colorado Chapter Employee Assistance Professionals Association (EAPA). Established in 1971, EAPA is the world’s oldest and largest membership organization for employee assistance professionals with over 5,000 members in the United States and more than 35 other countries. Nationally, EAPA hosts an annual conference, publishes a journal for the EA professional, and offers trainings and other resources to enhance the professionalism of its members and the industry.

The Colorado Chapter is proud to acknowledge receipt of the 2005 Outstanding Chapter of the Year Award at the Annual World EAP Conference in Philadelphia as well as the 2006 Daniel J. Major Community Excellence Award at the Labor’s Community Agency 2005 Annual Meeting.

More from Colorado EAPA Chapter President Bryan Hutchinson...

 
News and Announcements

Suicide Prevention in the Workplace: Whose Responsibility is it?

In the United States a suicide occurs about every 16 minutes, and yet at almost every level of our society, people are reluctant to deal with suicide directly. Some of this avoidance has to do with stigma; stigma that is rooted in the fear of the unknown. Mental health is still largely a mystery to many, and because many don’t know better, they place all the blame on the sufferer, and unknowingly become a big part of the problem. Another reason for the avoidance is that people are unclear who is responsible for what; that is, even if they do want to help, they don’t know how to get involved or what to do. More...

Upcoming Certification Training: Team Awareness - Nudging the Culture of Wellness

Team Awareness (TA) targets peer-to-peer referral (nudging) for help-seeking on a variety of health behaviors. Unlike most health promotion programs, the focus of TA training is on the culture and co-worker relationships, as these have been found to be critical to the sustainability of any wellness program. This three-day program will provide a hands-on introduction to facilitators who want to integrate wellness with team building, social health promotion, employee assistance programs (EAPS), and prevention programs in work settings. More...

 
Mental Health Topics
Abuse. Abuse occurs when people mistreat or misuse other people, showing no concern for their integrity or innate worth as individuals, and in a manner that degrades their well being. More...
Addictions: Alcohol and Substance Abuse. People who become addicted to alcohol/drugs are gradually introduced and desensitized to them over a period of time. More...
ADHD: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. This topic center provides a detailed description of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), its causes, symptoms and treatments. ADHD is a neurological disorder that develops during childhood and can persist into adulthood. More...
Aging & Geriatrics. This topic center provides information about disease prevention and health promotion activities which can help you prevent, delay, or manage problems associated with aging. More...
Anger Management. Anger is a basic and normal emotion, but one that can easily become destructive and lead to health and social problems. Explore information in this topic center on the nature of anger, and anger management therapy and techniques. More...
Anxiety Disorders. In this topic center you'll find information on the Anxiety Disorders, including phobia (social anxiety, agoraphobia, etc.), panic disorder, generalized anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, and obsessive compulsive disorder. More...
Autism. This topic center provides a comprehensive overview of causes and treatments for Autism, a brain disease characterized by the presence of severe communication, language and social deficits in affected persons. More...
Bipolar Disorder. Bipolar Disorder causes people to swing between extreme, severe and typically sustained mood states which affect their energy levels, attitudes, behavior and ability to function. More...
Child & Adolescent Development: Overview. An overview of child development theories from a developmental psychological point of view. Reviewed theorists include freud, kohlberg, erikson, piaget, bronfenbrenner More...

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Colorado EAPA Chapter
Denver, Colorado

303-649-6673
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