Black Lives Still Matter
Before we jump into anything I would first like to acknowledge that yes, I am a white woman writing an article on BLM (and the irony of my last name is not lost on me either) and I do not intend this piece to be [...]
3 Fun & Easy Holiday Crafts
Chocolate Bar Snowmen Great for a holiday party or thank you gift! You will need: Hershey Chocolate Bars White paper Markers/ Crayons Ribbon How to make Chocolate Bar Snowmen: Cut each piece of printer paper in half. Wrap each candy bar like a present. Tie [...]
The Love Comes First
As the year went by I watched a gradual transformation occur. Bit by bit my friend restored every inch of that car. As we faced final exams that year, my friend arrived in what had become a shining, rumbling, teenage automotive dream. It was as [...]
Take the StigmaFree Pledge
Each year millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental health condition. 1 in 5 Americans are affected by a mental health condition every year and almost every American is affected or impacted through their work, friends and family. Many people mistakenly [...]
Capital EAP and St Peters Partner to Stop Smoking
New Classes If you or a member of your family smokes and wants to quit, the St. Peter’s Health Partners 7-week “The Butt Stops Here” Smoking Cessation program is included in your EAP Wellness Benefit! […]
The Power of Thank You
Article by Merci Miglino Organizational Development Trainer, Capital EAP If the only prayer you ever say in your whole life is thank you that would suffice. So said Meister Eckhart, a 13th century theologian, philosopher and mystic. While many of us may not think of [...]
National Depression Screening Day 2014
When asked to describe the typical symptoms of depression, most people lean towards the emotional aspects, such as hopelessness, persistent sadness or irritability. Many times, however, depression can present itself in a series of physical symptoms. Headaches, back pain, muscle aches, chest pains, digestive system [...]
Your Family is an EAP Member too
The total number of family members – spouses and children – covered by Capital EAP is roughly equal to the total number of employees that have the benefit. Yet on average, only one family member uses their Capital EAP benefit for every 12 employees that [...]
Nutritionist Available for Capital EAP Members
Capital Counseling is pleased to announce the addition of Christine Sloat, MS, RD, CDN, to its clinical team. Christine is certified as a Dietitian-Nutritionist by the State of New York and a member of the national Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. As part of Capital [...]
Mental Health Awareness
“I have a typical middle class American background. I was a decent student in grade school. I wasn’t popular or unpopular in high school and had a close group of friends. I went on to college and graduated with honors and have since become fairly [...]