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Renewal of annual membership as well as attendance and participation in chapter activities.
Dear valued EAPA-SA Member and Service Provider. On behalf of the Employee Assistance Professionals Association of South Africa (EAPA-SA) Board, I would like to sincerely thank for your patronage in the past year. I would also like to take this time to remind you of...
Christmas Message from EAPASA President
On behalf of the Executive Board of the Employee Assistance Professionals Association of South Africa (EAPASA), I am delighted to extend Season’s Greetings to all our members, stakeholders, associates, sponsors and partners. We wish you a Holy Christmas and a Blessed...
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Employers have a unique opportunity to provide education, tools and programmes to improve their employees’ financial literacy and well-being. It is important for an organisation to take care of its employees through providing the wherewithal to become financially...
Eduweek Sponsor Spotlight: Sanlam
Yanush Singh – National Business Development Manager Institutional Segment at SanlamWe spoke with Yanush Singh, National Business Development Manager: Institutional Segment at Sanlam to gain insight into the purpose of Sanlam’s sponsorship of Eduweek and the benefit...
Cannabis in the workplace
As per the 2018 Constitutional Court judgment, adult South Africans are now permitted to cultivate, possess and use cannabis in a private place (this does not necessarily have to be a dwelling) for personal consumption. This case, however, does not cover the...
Eduweek Speaker Profile: Dr Pravesh Bhoodram – How to deal with fallout of unethical management decisions?
Dr Pravesh Bhoodram Department of Correctional ServicesIn the diverse multi-cultural ‘melting pot’ that is South Africa, western-trained healthcare professionals frequently encounter difficult consultations with clients who present with Cultural Syndromes both at work...
Eduweek 2019 Topic Spotlight: The Impact of EAP by Anthony Govender ASI
In reiteration of his Eduweek 2019 presentation, we asked Anthony Govender, CEO of ASI to share his key insights into the role the EAP industry has in helping to promote a decrease in the incidence of violence against women in South Africa, as well as in the...
Mpumalanga Chapter Launch
We launched a new chapter in Mpumalanga called " The Place of the Rising Sun", it took place on the 28th of June at the Kruger National Park. The guests from the board were EAPASA President Ms Thiloshni Govender and Membership Portfolio Holder Ms. Andiswa Lefakane....
EAPASA STRATEGIC SESSION FOR 2019 -2023
Progressive organisations embrace the value of a strategic planning exercise as a mechanism to give direction and propel the organisation forward. A successful outcome of any strategic planning outcome is expressed in clear measurable goals, SMART objective...
EAPASA Board: Strategic Insights for 2019 – 2023
Through a series of questions and answers we asked EAPASA President, Thiloshni Govender, to provide members with feedback from The Board’s strategy meeting - pertaining to EAPASA’s plans and key focus areas over the next five years as a leading industry association....
EVENTS
EAPA-SA recognised CPD training: SANS 16001:2020 Wellness, Health and Disease Management Standard Implementation
Date: 29th of May - 2nd June 2023 Venue: Lion House, 20 Roberts Ave, Kensington, JHB. Opposite the New Life Kensington Clinic and Medical centre. Costs: R10 995.00 incl. VAT – Includes all training materials (SANS 16001 Management System File with file dividers and...
EAPA-SA Board Exam Tender
The Employee Assistance Professionals Association of South Africa hereby invites suitably qualified Service Providers to submit quotations for the administration of the Board Exam. Please find tender document for perusal. Region: National Tender Description: RQF -...
EAPA-SA IKHALA CHAPTER INVITES YOU TO THE FIRST DEVELOPMENT SESSION FOR 2023
Topics of the day: EAPA-SA Standards Review by Ms Govender Stakeholder Management by Ms Bodlo Lifestyle Management by Mr Tshona DATE: 09 MARCH 2023 TIME: 09H00 TILL 13H00 VENUE: East London Train Station, Station Street Station Building HR Building Training...
In-Person Event: SEEDS of Self-Care hosted by Western Cape Chapter
We take great pleasure in advising you that EAPASA Western Cape Chapter will be hosting their first in-person event since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. We trust that this will be the start of a series of regular events, which will allow us the opportunity...
Eduweek 2022 Round-Up
From 6th to 8th September 2022, EAPASA’s much anticipated annual Eduweek took place at Emperor’s Palace in Johannesburg, with attendees delighted to be back to interacting in person after a two-year hiatus. The EAPASA Board were gratified to witness a post-Covid...
Women’s Month Celebrations with Free State Chapter
Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality in partnership with EAPA-FS sealed Women's Month at Free State Botanical Gardens with an intuitive session- connecting with nature to find the real inner person. This session was facilitated by Mr Harry Baloi ( Horticulturalist at...
PLATINUM CHAPTER #BACKTOACTIVELIFE
PSYCHOLOGICAL READINESS OF RETURNING TO WORK POST THE COVID 19 PANDEMIC Although the country has returned to full scale economic functionality post the Covid 19 pandemic, many people are feeling anxious about returning to work. Beside having to navigate a “ new...
Webinar 24 June: Panel Discussion – Behavioural Addictions
When it became clear, after the start of the pandemic lockdown, that Eduweek would not take place in September 2020, the EAPASA Board mobilised to find a way to bring Eduweek’s education to the Association’s members over the ensuing months in an accessible, online...
INVITATION: EAPASA Free State Fun Walk
Join us for a 5km Fun Chat as we try to rekindle as COVID19 has messed the Good we used to have. Cost: R50 per adult and R20 per child Date: 16 June 2022 Time: 7am Venue: Naval Hill, Bloemfontein Aerobics by: Ben Zweni The proceeds of the event will go to a...
Webinar 01 June: How to Navigate out of Crisis and into Creativity
Samuel Baloyi, is an author of 12 inspirational and developmental books. He is an ethicist who coaches and speaks on the 21st century professional ethics and an Education Consultant for professional development and performance improvement. He has spent many years in...
ARTICLES
Looking Ahead to 2026: EAP as a Strategic Business Partner
The notion of the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) as a clinical afterthought is dead. Globally, organisations are waking up to the critical link between workforce well-being and the bottom line. In South Africa, this link carries a massive economic consequence:...
The Role of EAP in Addressing Organisational Burnout
Are you truly equipped to battle the burnout crisis eroding the South African workforce? As Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) practitioners, our role extends far beyond crisis intervention; we are critical strategic partners in fostering sustainable organisational...
Surviving Toxic Workplaces: An EAP Practitioner’s Guide
As EAP practitioners, we are the organisational 'first responders'. We are often the first to see the cracks forming—the rising anxiety, the inter-team conflict, the management-induced burnout. But what happens when these isolated incidents are not incidents at all,...
Breaking the Chains: How EAPs Support Employees and Their Families in Overcoming Addiction
Addiction remains one of the most pervasive challenges affecting workplaces worldwide, with ripple effects extending to employees’ families. For EAPs, addressing addiction is not merely a reactive measure but an opportunity to foster long-term wellness, productivity,...
Practical Strategies for Integrating AI into Mental Health and EAP Services
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming industries across the globe, and the field of (EAPs is no exception. For wellness practitioners, leveraging AI offers unparalleled opportunities to enhance service delivery, improve outcomes, and personalise support. Yet,...
The Importance of Early Mental Health Interventions
In today’s high-pressure workplace environment, mental health challenges are becoming increasingly prevalent, affecting employees' productivity, morale, and overall well-being. For EA practitioners, early intervention is not only a strategic approach but a critical...
EAP Ethics in Action: Balancing Care and Professional Boundaries
Ethical dilemmas are inevitable in the EA profession, where the intersection of care and confidentiality often creates complex challenges. As wellness practitioners, navigating these scenarios requires a delicate balance between empathy and maintaining professional...
Revisiting Organisational Support Structures in EAP Services
The backbone of any effective EA Programmes lies in its support structures. These frameworks not only enable service delivery but also ensure the sustainability and adaptability of EAPs in dynamic workplace environments. With shifts in workplace cultures and employee...
EAP Innovations for the Modern Workplace
In today’s fast-paced and continuous evolving work environment, EAPs need to continually adapt to meet the dynamic needs of employees. Traditional models, while foundational, may no longer suffice in addressing contemporary challenges. Innovative approaches are...
Understanding the Basics of Workplace Wellness Integration
Workplace wellness is no longer a luxury—it is a necessity. As organisations grapple with rising mental health challenges, burnout, and employee disengagement, integrating wellness into the workplace has become an essential strategy for fostering productivity and...