1. Wellness Seminar Managing Change

2. 2 Seminar Goals Recognize change as ongoing and normal Identify changes in the workplace Determine your reactions to change Identify a strategy for dealing with change Develop a personal action plan for moving through change Know the benefits of your EAP

3. 3 Questions About Change What’s going on here? How do I feel about it? What can I do to survive? What can I do to prepare for a new start?

4. 4 Phases of Change Endings The Neutral Zone Beginnings

5. 5 Endings Business life is punctuated by many changes. Changes, even if positive, can be met with resistance because it forces people to end a part of their experience. Many people react to change with a sense of loss.

6. 6 Losses Associated With Change Loss of identity or belonging Loss of control Loss of meaning Loss of future

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9. 9 Neutral Zone Activities Find a regular time and place to be alone Begin a log of Neutral Zone activities Identify things you can’t control Identify things you can control Identify what you really want from the change

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12. 12 Stress Coping Mechanisms Positive self-talk Regular exercise Relaxation Good nutrition A good support system

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15. 15 Beginnings Define your vision Identify small steps Develop a time schedule Track your success

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17. 17 Seminar Summary Endings: The Neutral Zone: Beginnings: Identify the losses you feel Let go of things you can’t control Take charge of things you can control Identify your future vision Work through your action plan

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19. 19 Make Your Feelings Work for You I’m afraid…fear gets us up and moving I’m mad…we can harness the adrenaline created by anger to mobilize our resources I’m sad…this feeling helps us slow down, acknowledge our loss and begin to heal I’m glad…acceptance helps us draw strength by forging a new sense of self, new skills, and new dreams of the future

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24. 24 Benefits of the EAP Confidential Prepaid Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Appointment offered within 2 business days Telephonic consultation available Household benefit Child care, senior care, and legal concerns

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