Hello everyone – January often brings an invitation to reflect on where we’ve been and how we want to move forward. Instead of focusing on resolutions or big changes, the Washington State Employee Assistance Program (EAP) encourages a more intentional approach—one that centers clarity, alignment, and care. As you settle into the new year, the EAP is here to support you in creating routines and practices that feel sustainable and meaningful.

Events and Webinars

This month, we are happy to announce a new selection of live webinars! Our Wellness Wednesday series returns with 4 new sessions about living intentionally, and we have two new 30-minute presentations making their debut. We will also host two live EAP Orientations for those who are new or need a refresher about who we are and what we do. To register for any of these webinars, please visit our Webinars page.

January 2026 Wellness Wednesday: Living with Intention

Rather than chasing resolutions, this series invites you to focus on clarity, alignment, and meaningful routines. Throughout January, we’ll explore practices that simplify your life, reconnect you with purpose, and help you design supportive systems for the year ahead. Each session provides gentle guidance, practical tools, and opportunities for reflection on what truly matters.

January 7 – Finding Your Ikigai

Explore the Japanese concept of Ikigai, your “reason for being.” This session offers a compassionate look at purpose, meaning, and alignment in your daily life. You’ll map the four elements of Ikigai (what you love, what you’re good at, what the world needs, and what sustains you) and discover how small, meaningful choices can guide your year with intention.

January 14 – The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning

Reframe decluttering as a form of self-care and a means to achieve clarity for the year ahead. Learn the Swedish practice of döstädning—a thoughtful, compassionate approach to simplifying your belongings. This session explores how creating space can reduce stress, support emotional well-being, and help you feel more at ease in your environment.

January 21 – Essentialism: Doing Less, But Better

Eliminate non-essential tasks to reclaim time, energy, and focus. Essentialism teaches you how to prioritize what truly matters and let go of tasks, commitments, and habits that drain your energy. In this session, you’ll explore gentle strategies for saying no, reducing overwhelm, and making space for what brings meaning and alignment into your life.

January 28 – Designing Your Intentional Year

Create rituals, routines, and systems that support the life you want in 2026. Close out the series by designing an intentional year that aligns with your values, strengths, and needs. This session guides you through simple planning tools, grounding questions, and reflective practices to help you build rhythms and systems that feel sustainable and authentic.

Your Brain’s Productivity Style: How to Find and Use Yours

Productivity isn’t about pushing harder: it’s about understanding how your brain naturally works. In this session, you’ll explore four unique productivity styles and learn how to identify your own. You’ll discover the strengths, challenges, and energy patterns that shape how you focus, problem-solve, collaborate, and get things done. Leave with practical strategies to work with your brain, not against it, so you can feel more effective, less overwhelmed, and more aligned in your day-to-day work.

Date and Time: Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 4:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Understanding Workplace Behavior Patterns (and Protecting Your Peace)

Some people are simply harder for us to work with; not because there is something “wrong” with them, but because their behavior triggers our reactions. In this session, we’ll explore four common behavior patterns you may encounter at work, how those patterns tend to show up, and the small mindset and communication shifts that help you stay grounded. You’ll walk away with realistic scripts, reflective tools, and a clearer understanding of how to protect your peace in challenging interactions.

Date and Time: Tuesday, January 27, 2026, 11:30 am – 12:00 pm

EAP Orientation: HR and Managers

Supervisors play a crucial role in fostering workplace well-being and guiding employees to available support services. This session provides an overview of how supervisors can utilize EAP services, including consultations on employee performance concerns, workplace conflict resolution, and stress management resources. Learn when and how to refer employees, what services are available, and how the EAP can serve as a valuable leadership tool to improve workplace culture and retention. This is ideal for HR professionals, wellness coordinators, and leadership teams seeking a deeper understanding of how to optimize EAP services for their workforce.

Date and Time: Thursday, Jan 15, 2026, 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm

EAP Orientation: Employees

The Washington State Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers confidential, no-cost services to support the well-being of employees. This session introduces employees to the range of services available, including counseling, coaching, legal and financial consultations, as well as resources for achieving a work-life balance. Attendees will learn how to access EAP services, schedule appointments, and utilize workplace well-being programs designed to support them in navigating challenges both at work and in their personal lives.

Date and Time:  Thursday, January 15, 2026, 4:00 pm – 4:30 pm

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How do I sign up? 

To register for any of these webinars, please visit our Webinars page.

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Can’t attend the live January webinars? Check out future dates.  

Additionally, EAP offers on-demand webinars on a variety of subjects in our Resource Library.

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