Onsite EAP Consultant

 

As a member of the Franklin County Cooperative, you have access to several confidential and free resources to help you thrive in your everyday life. This includes private conversations with Franklin County’s dedicated EAP Consultant, Valerie Schenk-Greil.

Your onsite EAP consultant through Optum can assist you with topics such as:

          •   Work-life balance
          •   Parenting and family concerns
          •   Depression, anxiety, and stress
          •   Legal or financial concerns
          •   ...and more!
 

Valerie Schenk-Greil LPCC, LICDC, NCC

Valerie brings over a decade of experience to her practice, holding licenses in mental health and addiction since 2007. Having lived in Columbus for the past decade, Valerie has a deep love for the community. She enjoys outdoor activities, going to the beach, Pilates, and rooting for the Buckeyes. Additionally, she actively supports organizations helping K-9 working dogs retire with their handlers.

Email Valerie or Book an appointment here


Your conversations with Valerie are confidential and at no cost to you. To speak with Valerie, you can also reach her through the Onsite EAP and Health Engagement Nurse Support Line at 614.525.6773.
 

EAP Group Sessions

Each month Franklin County Cooperative and ThriveOn host group training sessions on a variety of mental health topics. Below you will find links to attend the sessions as well as workbooks/materials for each topic as soon as they are available.

Mindfulness ​
Friday, August 23 from 1-2pm
Mindfulness practices, such as meditation, have become more mainstream in recent years. This training program uses lecture, guided meditation exercises, written exercises and group discussion as an introduction to how mindfulness practices can be incorporated into one’s routine and help improve overall health.
Click here to join the meeting | Download the workbook

Compassion Fatigue​
Wednesday, September 25 from 1-2pm
When your job or circumstances invite you to view the world from the perspective of the suffering it is possible to suffer too. The very act of being compassionate and empathic can be mentally and emotionally taxing. This depletion is known as compassion fatigue or, sometimes, vicarious trauma. Compassion fatigue can be debilitating, robbing individuals of their spark of optimism, sense of humor and hope. In this program we discuss what compassion fatigue is, how to self-assess your risk, and put in place self-care strategies.  
Click here to join the meeting | Download the workbook

How to beat fatigue and sleep better
Wednesday, October 30 from 1-2pm
Not only is sleep important to our health, but not getting enough sleep can cause significant safety risks. This session explores the importance of sleep, the sleep cycle, tips to overcome the barriers to a good night’s sleep and simple ways to develop good sleeping habits.
Click here to join the meeting | Download the workbook

If you have questions about any of these trainings, please reach out to ThriveOn at [email protected] or 614.525.3948.