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Workshop Information

The EAP offers workshops for employees on a variety of topics to support mental health, well-being, and professional development. Workshop topics can include:

  • Stress management
  • Work-life balance 
  • Positive communication 
  • Resiliency 
  • Time management 
  • Mindfulness 
  • Coping with change or uncertainty
  • Self-care 
  • Boundaries 
  • EAP overview
  • Supervisor-specific training (leader well-being, cultivating psychological safety, non-defensive communication with employees, & more)
  • and more!

If you are an administrator, supervisor, or designee interested in scheduling an EAP workshop for your school or office, please complete this Google Form: https://forms.gle/p7sz5eb5f6M6Dr7HA. You may also contact the EAP office at 240-740-6500.

Spring 2026 PDO Workshops

The EAP office offers in-person and virtual workshops throughout the year on PDO for supporting services professionals, administrative and supervisory professionals, and workshops that are open to all employees. View upcoming workshops below and register on PDO:

  • January 26, 2026 from 12:00–1:00 p.m.: Cultivating Psychological Safety. During Session 2 of the EAP Professional Development Series for Leaders, participants will explore what contributes to a psychologically safe workplace and identify strategies to cultivate psychological safety at their worksite. Psychological safety is not a “check-the-box” or “one-and-done” event; it involves conscious, intentional leading while encouraging a growth mindset. Register on PDO Course #92917, Section #143006. Open to current supervisors, administrators, and those leading staff. 
  • February 3, 2026 from 4:00–5:30 p.m.: Frost & Flourish: Boosting Your Well-Being This Winter. A new season signals a time of change and it can be helpful to assess your well-being. During this session, you will identify and practice strategies to nurture your well-being this winter. Register on PDO Course #92972, Section#: 144592 for Support Staff Professionals (SPT10).
  • March 12, 2026 from 4:00–5:30 p.m.: Food & Mood: Nourishing Your Body and Mind for Healthy Aging. This workshop will provide concrete strategies to support your physical and mental health as you age. We will explore the positive effects of nutrition on cognitive retention and mental health. Participants will learn how to implement the MIND diet into meals and practice strategies to enhance physical and mental well-being. Register on PDO Course #93518, Section#: 144594 for Support Staff Professionals (SPT10).
  • March 20, 2026 from 12:00–1:00 p.m.: Non-Defensive Communication with Employees. During Session 3 of the EAP Professional Development Series for Leaders, participants will explore and practice non-defensive strategies to communicate with employees. Non-defensive communication involves being curious, asking questions, and making statements without trying to control how others respond. This valuable approach can enhance clear communication with staff and encourage accountability. Register on PDO Course #92918, Section #143008. Open to current supervisors, administrators, and those leading staff.