Search Best Care EAP

Events surrounding protests affect people in different ways. The emotional effects of loss and disruption may show up immediately or they may appear many months later. This flyer provides tips for coping during and after a protest situation. …

Survivor’s Guilt is a response to an event in which someone else experienced loss but you did not. This could include loss of life, property, a job, health, a relationship or any number of things that are important to you. This flyer helps you acknowledge common symptoms of Survivor's Guilt and pro…

People who work together are similar to extended families. The death of a co-worker from an illness or accident can be especially traumatic for a work group. This flyer addresses the many feelings, emotions, and symptoms of grief that employees may feel, and offers ideas to effectively manage that …

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention recommends taking seriously any comment or behavior that could indicate someone is thinking about suicide. These comments and behaviors are warning signs of an individual experiencing emotional distress. Tell the individual about your concerns for their…

Grief is a natural process of mourning the loss of a loved one and everyone experiences grief differently. This flyer suggests what you may need to be aware of to help you grieve in a way that's best for you.…

Research has shown that the way in which you take care of yourself the first few days following a traumatic event helps minimize the development of future psychological reactions to the event. Understanding the reactions of your body and your emotions, can help you deal with, and heal, the trauma of…

Most children need help from their parents, family, teachers, ministers or others with understanding their reactions after experiencing a disaster or traumatic event. Generally, their reactions subside in a few hours or days after they have effectively processed them. The following is a list of beha…

Suggestions for you Remember your reactions are not unusual – they are normal reactions to an abnormal event. Structure your time and keep busy. Get plenty of rest. Do things you enjoy and remember to take care of yourself. Eat well-balanced and regular meals even if you don’t feel much like ea…