Leading experts explain how to establish and run an effective
Employee Assistance Program.

Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) offer counseling and services
for a variety of personal problems that affect workers and the
workplace.

This Handbook provides clinicians, administrators, and human
resource professionals with a comprehensive review of EAP "best
practices." Experts from the employee assistance field, behavioral
health organizations, and corporate sectors illustrate the unique
role EAPs play in maintaining a vibrant and productive workforce
and explain the skills and resources needed to provide effective
EAP services.

This reference features innovative and groundbreaking program and
service initiatives, which incorporate expanded areas of EAP
practice while retaining the core mission and technology. The best
intervention, treatment, and prevention programs for all issues
affecting employee productivity are fully described, including:

* Substance abuse.

* Disability.

* Preventive and managed healthcare.

* Workplace trauma.

* Work/family problems.

* Management development.

The book also covers services currently in place in such diverse
settings as Champion International, Du Pont, Bank One, Wells Fargo
Bank, the University of Michigan, Mobil, and L.L. Bean. In
addition, it discusses two current issues that will affect EAP
practice in the future: accreditation of professionals and programs
and the academic and field training of EAP professionals.

The Employee Assistance Handbook is invaluable reading for any
professional who wants to promote health and productivity by
creating effective EAP services for his or her organization.