Conferences and Events

Here is a list of upcoming NC EAPA events. NC EAPA is an active Chapter with workshops scheduled four times per year at different locations throughout the state.

Come to the workshops to learn about relevant, interesting and up-to-date information on a variety of topics, as well as to meet, network and socialize with your fellow EAPA members and colleagues.

If you would like to add an upcoming event to the calendar, email David Hamby at


Scholarships Available!

Contact David Hamby (980) 253-4543 or e-mail


31st Annual NC EAPA March Conference
EAPs: Launching into the New Decade

Renaissance Charlotte SouthPark Hotel
5501 Carnegie Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28209
March 17-19, 2010

For additional information download the full event brochure or call John Waller, Conference Chair at 704-347-5665.

REGISTER NOW ONLINE!

Full conference registration includes all presentations, Wednesday exhibitor and awards luncheon, continental breakfast on Thursday morning, admission to exhibit area, breaks, all handout materials, 13 and ½ PDH's and substance abuse certification credits.

By Pay Pal (available only until February 26th) after that date use mail or register on-site:

To register by mail:

Fill out the registration form. Make checks payable to NC/EAPA and mail to:

Dawn Klug
Employee Assistance Network
Doctor's Park, Unit 3-C
417 Biltmore Avenue
Asheville, NC 28801
Phone: 828-258-5725
Fax: 828-258-1336

HOTEL INFORMATION

For reservations call 704-501-2510 or 1-800-468-3571 and say you are with NC EAPA.

Rooms must be reserved by Tuesday, February 23, 2010 to receive the discounted room rate of $127.00 single or double.

Directions: Go to www.marriott.com/cltrp.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Wednesday March 17th
10:00am - 11:00am Conference Registration
11:00am - 11:15 pm Welcome and Opening Remarks - John Waller
11:15am - 1:15pm Exhibitor Luncheon & Awards Banquet
Keynote speaker: Lucy Henry, District II Representative
1:15pm- 1:30pm Break in Exhibit Hall
1:30pm - 3:00pm Plenary Session - PANEL- Elizabeth Thorpe, Rachel Kaufmann & Jack Freckman
Three Perspectives
3:00-pm - 3:15pm Break in Exhibit Hall
3:15pm - 5:15pm Track A - Bob Buchanan
Ethics for Employee Assistance Professionals

Track B -Paul Turney
Recovery and Spirituality

Track C - Gabriel Rogers and Michelle Tyndle
The Solution Focused EAP Counselor: Practical Tools for Practical Changes
5:30 pm *DINNER ON YOUR OWN*
Thursday March 18th
7:30am- 8:15am Conference Registration
Continental Breakfast
8:00am - 8:15am Welcome and Remarks - John Waller
8:15am - 9:45am Plenary - Penelope Ziegler
Addiction and Depression
9:45am - 10:00am Break in Exhibitor Hall
10:00am - 11:30am Track A - Victoria Street Tolbert
Embracing Diversity: Addressing Harassment in the Workplace-A Legal Perspective

Track B - Penelope Ziegler
Addicted Healthcare Professionals

Track C - Rich Paul and Chuck Taylor
Creating a Culture of Health: The Role of EAP
11:30am - 1:00pm LUNCH ON YOUR OWN
1:00pm - 2:00pm Plenary - John Burke "Embedded" EAPs
2:00pm - 2:15pm Break in the Exhibitor Hall
2:15pm - 3:45pm Track A - Doug Hammond
The Impact of Credit on Employee Hiring and Retention

Track B - Sally Masters
Embracing Diversity: Addressing Harassment in the Workplace

Track C - Tammy Hanson
Working with Adolescent Substance Abusers: Intervention, Assessment, Treatment, and Recovery
3:45pm - 4:00pm Break in Exhibitor Hall
4:00pm - 5:30pm Track A - Nancy Grunnet
The New Normal: Restructured Work, Orphaned Work, Measurement, Management, and Recognition

Track B - Sally Masters
Embracing Diversity: Addressing Harassment in the Workplace (continued)

Track C - Tammy Hanson
Adolescent Substance Abuse - PANEL
5:30pm DINNER ON YOUR OWN
Friday March 19th
7:45am - 8:00am Registration -
Coffee& Tea in Exhibit Hall
8:00am - 9:00am Chapter Business Meeting -
Passport Prize Drawing (Must be present to win)
9:00am - 10:00am Plenary - Stephen Hawthorne
Couples Counseling-ABCTherapy
10:00 am - 10:15am Break
10:15am - 12:15pm Plenary - Stephen Hawthorne
Couples Counseling-ABCTherapy (continued)
12:15pm Wrap Up