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OSI EAS offers programs during COVID lockdown

The Office of Special Investigations Employee Assistance Service, an extension of the federal Employee Assistance Program, is offering three events to OSI members to help cope with being quarantined, or otherwise forced to telework from home for an indefinite period as a result of the Coronavirus-19 Pandemic. (EAP courtesy graphic)

The Office of Special Investigations Employee Assistance Service, an extension of the federal Employee Assistance Program, is offering three events to OSI members to help cope with being quarantined, or otherwise forced to telework from home for an indefinite period as a result of the Coronavirus-19 Pandemic. (EAP courtesy graphic)

QUANTICO, Va. --

The ‘new normal,’ at least for the foreseeable future, created by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic, has significantly changed the way people conduct business and live their lives.

Whether you are officially quarantined, or just trying to stay home and limit contact, everyone is getting a lot closer to the people they live with for the next few weeks. 

The Office of Special Investigations Employee Assistance Service, recognizing that a lengthy “close quarters” lifestyle can be taxing on all concerned, is offering a trio of opportunities to learn how to deal with such a confined reality.

“The bright side of the operational slowing created by the current issues is that there is time that can be devoted to working through stress and personal issues,” said Dr. Margaret Swank, Chief, OSI EAS. “Internal work can strengthen foundations for the mental toughness necessary for law enforcement and counterintelligence work.”  

Employee Assistance Programs and some local providers offer telephone or video consults. For more information, contact Dr. Swank.  

“This also provides the capability to include family members (usually spouses) if they are serving on temporary duty somewhere and want to have a couple’s meeting,” Dr. Swank said.

On Tuesday, March 24, 2020, OSI EAS presents Guided Mindfulness Meditation with Wellness Coach Lauren Henry, from 10-10:30 a.m., Eastern Time in the U.S. and Canada.

To attend, join Zoom Meeting at: https://zoom.us/j/5650284087 Meeting ID is: 565 028 4087.

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On Wednesday, March 25, 2020, from Noon to 1 p.m., join Dr. Swank (margaret.swank@us.af.mil) for the webinar: Conflict Resolution in Close Quarters, where you learn about communication patterns that can reinforce conflict, and strategies to reduce conflict, particularly in close quarters.

Please note the time zone: (GMT-05:00) for Eastern Time in the U.S. and Canada.

Also, daylight saving time (+01:00 hour) is in effect during this time.

To join the meeting, visit: https://meet50872348.adobeconnect.com/afosieap/ .

Then Thursday, March 26, 2020, at Noon Eastern Daylight Time, Dr. Swank hosts Walking Meditation. The call in number is to be announced.

If you would like a presentation or facilitated meeting for yourself, your family, your team or your OSI Region, simply contact Dr. Swank or Lauren Henry to set up an option tailored to meet your needs.

Online services are available to OSI military members through militaryonesource.com and for OSI civilians through MagellanAscend.com.