Wenowhaveadedicated toll-freenumber toaccessMAP services:
call
1-844-578-4040 for immediate response,
available24hoursa
day,everydayof theyear
.
Whenyou first visit theMembers’ AssistanceProgramwebsiteat
, simplyenter “CDSPI” in the “Organization”
field to register. This isyourgateway to the full suiteofMAP services
and resources.
MAP isnowmobile, soyoucandownload it your smartphone
or tablet tobook services, engage incounsellingwith “FirstChat”,
andaccesshelpful information
relating toyourhealthand
practice.
Whether you
require information, short-
termcounselling, health
coaching, referrals,
orotherpersonal
services, there
areavarietyof
convenientways to
access them, as shown
here.
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MAP servicesareprovidedbyShepell, the largestCanadian-based
EmployeeandFamilyAssistanceprovider in thecountry.
CDSPI offers this service througha respected thirdpartyprovider
toensure two things: 1)Confidentiality—anythingyoudiscuss
withaShepell counsellorwill beheld in strict confidencewithin
the limitsof the law.No identifyingmessageswill be leftat your
homeor office, andnopersonal information will begiven to
anyonewithout yourwrittenconsent. 2)Quality—all Shepell
servicesareprovidedbyexperienced, accreditedcounsellors
andotherqualifiedpersonnel, soyoucanbeassuredyouare
gettingprofessional assistan
ce.
itive lifestyle and health behaviour changes to reduce those
risks. Inaddition, youcanexplore thewebsite forexpertarticles
andadviceonmanymatterswork, healthand life related.
My father justhada stroke, nowwhatdo Ido?”
Family-related responsibilities can present many challenges
for abusyprofessional.Whether youareanewparent, trying
to deal with teen issues, or looking for support for elder care,
MAP’sFamilyServicesofferprofessional consultations, resourc-
esand referrals for needsat any stageof your life. All immedi-
ate familymembers are able to, and encouraged to, contact
MAPdirectly for theconfidential support theymayneed.
Separation isn’t easy—but getting initial legal advicewas.”
For some personal and family problems, speaking to a law-
yer can clarify your rights and responsibilities beforemaking
importantdecisions.MAP’s legal serviceshelp individualswith
matters ranging from family law and custody issues, to sep-
aration and divorcemediation, to dealingwith summonses,
warrantsand subpoenas.
I felt like Ihad someone inmy corner; I cannever thank
them enough.”
ResiliencyCoaching isaprogram toassist you to take steps to
avoid burnout or compassion fatigue, find focus in life, and
protectcritical “me” time.Apersonal coachcanhelpyou iden-
tifygoals, foreseepotential roadblocks, anddevelop strategies
toovercome them.
A coach for retirement?Whoknew?”
MAP offers support in an often-neglected area of retirement
planning: thepsychosocial skillsandvalues that ensurea suc-
cessful andhealthy transition fromwork to retirement.
I’mmore than confident inmy clinical skills.On the
people side ... I’mglad Ihavehelp.”
A healthy, well-functioning practice is an important
contributor to a healthy lifestyle. MAP articles offer
insightsand suggestions for things suchas: dealingwitha
difficult employee, effective communication ina culturally
diverse workplace, fun teambuilding ideas, coping with
the after-effects of a traumatic event like a death or
serious illness in theoffice, andmuchmore.
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