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Without a doubt, families can be the source of our greatest joy. But when one family member experiences a problem, everyone else can feel stressed—sometimes to the breaking point. The most challenging family stressors include alcohol and substance abuse, financial debt, and chronic illness. Whatever the problem, it’s important to know that you don’t have to face it alone.

Your EAP+Work/Life Program offers you and your family the right personalized support, resources and strategies to help you understand and cope with difficulties to ease any stress you and your family may be experiencing.

In this issue, you’ll discover how…

A Licensed Professional Counselor can suggest effective strategies for approaching a family member with substance abuse problems.

A Work/Life Specialist can help you locate resources to deal with debt stress.

The EAP+Work/Life website can be your quick, go-to source for practical tips on debt reduction and hundreds of other subjects, databases, checklists, videos, and more.

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Family AlcoholismCall Us for Help53 percent of Americans have a spouse or close relative who has a drinking problem.

Your EAP+Work/Life Program can help you learn ways to take care of yourself and how to set limits with the alcoholic family member. This can help you focus more effectively on your job and other important matters in your life. By helping yourself, you may be better able help the person with the problem.

Consider attending a support group like Al-Anon Family Groups. Your EAP+Work/Life Program can help you find local groups.

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Source: National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism

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Dealing with a Substance Abuser?What Experts SayDealing with an addicted family member can cause tremendous frustration and resentment. Often, conflict can arise among family members who differ on how to deal with the addict.

Our Licensed Professional Counselors are experienced in helping individuals and families struggling with addiction problems. Here is how a Counselor can help you:

Enable you to express your feelings. This can be the beginning to healthier coping.

Understand what the addicted member may be experiencing. This can lead to the right steps toward overcoming the problem.

Suggest ways to approach the family member. For example, you may want to tell the addicted family member that you’re worried about his or her drinking, and provide examples of how it has caused problems.

Explain available treatment options. These can include interventions and rehab clinics.

Real People, Real Stories

Relief for Financial StressThe stress of financial debt can lead to family tension and unhealthy coping behaviors. As one member, John, discovered, contacting a Work/Life Specialist

for resources can be a first important step toward becoming debt-free.

“The Specialist located credit counseling services to consolidate my debts and set up a repayment plan.” John also found articles on the website to help him establish a budget.

“The information really helped our family save money.”

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EAP+Work/Life ProgramTalk to a Licensed Professional Counselor to learn coping skills. You may be referred to the appropriate professional for in-depth, long-term help.

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Discover Your Risk for Disease!Take your Personal Health ProfileA Personal Health Profile (also known as a Health Risk Assessment) is a simple survey that gives you a snapshot of your current health status and risk for certain diseases and conditions.

Log in anytime, 24/7, and answer the survey questions—it’ll only take you 15-20 minutes. You’ll instantly receive a report outlining your health status and steps you can take to improve your health.

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Take Advantage of Wellness Coaching As part of your Health Advocate benefit, you have access to your own personal Wellness Coach. Get ongoing motivation by phone, email or instant message to help you reach your health goals.

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• Log on to the Wellness portal

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Ask a Wellness CoachHow can I keep family mealtimes stress-free?Family dinners provide an important bonding experience. With busy schedules, these tips can help make them enjoyable and less rushed:

• Prep the night (or weekend) before. Get the kids involved in washing and storing veggies—it’s a good way to discuss the importance of nutrition.

• Make one night “cooking night.” Prepare big batches to freeze for leftovers.

• Keep fruit, cheese, whole grains and veggies on hand. A baguette, an ounce of cheese, grapes, and carrot sticks, makes a balanced meal when there’s no time for cooking.

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Diagnosed with a Chronic Condition? We’re Always by Your Side!If you have been diagnosed with high blood pressure or another chronic condition, it’s important that you are taking steps to manage it properly and that you don’t neglect check-ups. Your Personal Health Advocate can help you in the following ways:

Clearly explain your condition and research latest treatment options

Interpret your doctor’s instructions and help you prepare a list of questions about anything you do not understand

Answer questions about tests and help schedule appointments

If needed, locate specialists and treatment centers

Remember, you and your eligible family members can call your Personal Health Advocate for help with a full range of healthcare and insurance-related issues.

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