8:00 – 8:30 Networking

8:30 – 9:00 Business Meeting

9:00 – 11:00 Virtual Presentation:  

Link to Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/162331194
Format:  Virtual

Content:

The increasing prevalence of behavioral risk issues in the workplace necessitates a shift in leadership focus beyond performance management. Leaders are frequently encountering challenges such as trauma, suicide ideation, workplace violence, addiction, disability, and chronic absenteeism, often lacking the necessary skills to effectively address them. A key issue is the misrepresentation of Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) as solely reactive services, hindering their potential for proactive intervention.

Trauma-Informed Leadership offers a promising solution by equipping leaders with the tools to create culturally and psychologically safe workplaces. This proactive approach enables leaders to recognize and address employee behavioral concerns early on, facilitating timely referrals to EAPs before issues escalate. Prioritizing upstream interventions, particularly in areas like suicide and workplace violence prevention, is crucial for mitigating risk and fostering a healthier, more supportive work environment. Implementing Trauma-Informed Leadership requires a commitment to training, resource allocation, and a strategic integration of EAPs as proactive partners in employee well-being.

Learning Objectives

1)    How to frame EAP as being more upstream and proactive

2)    Describe Trauma informed leadership

3)    Discussed tools used to training leadership in a healthcare setting

2 PDH’s - Domain TBD

Presenter:

Calvin W. Paries, DrPh, LMFT, CEAP

Dr. Calvin W. Paries is a seasoned professional with over 30 years of experience in Occupational Psychology, EAP/Health, and Wellness. He holds a Doctorate in Public Health with an emphasis in Occupational Psychology/Employee Assistance Programs from the University of Texas Health Science Center, as well as a Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Houston at Clear Lake. Licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in Colorado and nationally certified as an Employee Assistance Professional (CEAP), Dr. Paries has held senior leadership positions with prominent national and regional Employee Assistance Companies. Currently, he leads the CommonSpirit Mountain Region's internal EAP, serving hospitals in Utah, Colorado, and Kansas, and manages Profile EAP, a regional EAP company. His extensive experience includes collaborations with Fortune 500 companies, city and state governments, and health systems. Dr. Paries has contributed to academic literature with a publication in an academic textbook for PhD students on integrated healthcare and EAPs, in partnership with East Carolina University, and has presented at numerous national and regional conferences on EAP principles. He resides in Colorado Springs with his wife, Sue, and is a proud father, father-in-law, and grandfather..

Calvin Paries, DrPH, LMFT, CEAP/ EAP

Health & Wellness Manager

CommonSpirit Health Mountain Region/Profile EAP

2925 Professional Pl, Suite 120, Colorado Springs, CO 80904

Email Address:  cal.paries@commonspirit.org

Phone:  719-776-7064

Website: www.profileEAP.org