Welcome to the San Francisco Bay Area Chapter of EAPA

Welcome to the San Francisco Bay Area Chapter of EAPAWelcome to the San Francisco Bay Area Chapter of EAPAWelcome to the San Francisco Bay Area Chapter of EAPA

Please join us for our next monthly meeting held on

June 10th, 2025

Interested in Joining EAPA?

Welcome to the San Francisco Bay Area Chapter of EAPA

Welcome to the San Francisco Bay Area Chapter of EAPAWelcome to the San Francisco Bay Area Chapter of EAPAWelcome to the San Francisco Bay Area Chapter of EAPA

Please join us for our next monthly meeting held on

June 10th, 2025

Interested in Joining EAPA?

About EAPA

What is EAPA?

Memberships Benefits

Memberships Benefits

Established in 1971, the Employee Assistance Professionals Association (EAPA) is the world's oldest and largest membership association for employee assistance professionals. EAPA hosts an annual conference, publishes a journal, and offers trainings and other resources to enhance the professionalism of its members and industry. 

EAPA offers

Established in 1971, the Employee Assistance Professionals Association (EAPA) is the world's oldest and largest membership association for employee assistance professionals. EAPA hosts an annual conference, publishes a journal, and offers trainings and other resources to enhance the professionalism of its members and industry. 

EAPA offers:

Education and Training

Professional Certification

Chapter Networking

Annual Conference

Legislative Advocacy

Journal and Online Information

Membership Directory

Memberships Benefits

Memberships Benefits

Memberships Benefits

Today, more than ever, employers and employees are recognizing the value of employee assistance programs and services. The rapid pace and unparalleled degree of change in the workplace underscore the importance of employee assistance programs and the concurrent need for education, training and development of EAP professionals. EAPA is the

Today, more than ever, employers and employees are recognizing the value of employee assistance programs and services. The rapid pace and unparalleled degree of change in the workplace underscore the importance of employee assistance programs and the concurrent need for education, training and development of EAP professionals. EAPA is the leading provider of products and services to EAP professionals and others interested in issues that impact employers and employees. EAPA can help professionals stay current with the latest developments in the field, broaden and sharpen their skills, and increase their business contacts. For a minimal investment, you'll receive excellent benefits that will enhance your training and help you grow professionally. Whether you're interested in acquiring certification, staying connected to developments in employee assistance or seeking to build industry relationships, you'll find value in joining EAPA. 

Who Should Join?

Memberships Benefits

Who Should Join?

Individuals and organizations in the employee assistance field should join EAPA, as well as those who want to expand their knowledge of workplace issues and trends affecting performance and productivity. Our members typically include the following:


Social Workers

Marriage and Family Therapists

Psychologists

Psychiatrists

Professional Counselor

Individuals and organizations in the employee assistance field should join EAPA, as well as those who want to expand their knowledge of workplace issues and trends affecting performance and productivity. Our members typically include the following:


Social Workers

Marriage and Family Therapists

Psychologists

Psychiatrists

Professional Counselors

Substance Use Counselors

Human Resource Professionals

Labor Representatives

Risk Management Experts

Benefits Specialists

News and Events

Monthly Meeting

The San Francisco Bay Area EAPA chapter meetings are held the second Tuesday of the month (there is no meeting in August). Each training provides a minimum 1.5 continuing education units (CEU's) from the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) and/or 1.5 professional development hours (PDH's).

The next chapter meeting will be held on June 10th, 2025

Topic:

Carefrontations Intervention Method


Date and Time: 

June 10th, 2025

11:30AM-1:30PM


Location:

All Virtual


Click here to register:
https://conta.cc/3SiN0WR

Speaker:

Scott & Jenny Graham


Description: 

This one-and-a-half-hour course will describe the Carefrontations Intervention Model. The Carefrontations Model is designed to present care, concern and hope in a dignified, respectful, winsome way (all parties win in being seen, heard and feeling safe). The point of the intervention is to offer a plan for help, initiating change. Participants will learn about common intervention misperceptions that stand in the way of individuals accepting help and

will learn which intervention factors contribute to success. Additionally, participants will learn the importance of intervention timelines and intervention boundaries.


Outline:

Topic A: What to Cover Before an Intervention

  • Intervention misconceptions
  • Intervention factors for success
  • Intervention objectives/levels
  • Intervention timelines

Topic B: Boundaries as the Second Step of an Intervention

  • Boundary misconceptions
  • Boundary examples


Bio:

Exclusive Support & Family Recovery Sessions with Scott and Jenny Graham

Transforming Despair into Relief for Families Scott and Jenny Graham stand at the forefront of family support and recovery, changing the narrative from despair to relief for those impacted by mental health distress, addictions, and related dysfunctions. With an enduring commitment since 1988, their work spans interventions,

transports, family programs, exclusive family support groups, and the development of

innovative recovery strategies across the United States and Canada.

Unmatched Expertise in the Field

Both Scott and Jenny bring personal recovery experience, professional certification, and a deep understanding of the challenges families face. Their unique blend of empathy and experience has led to a remarkable success rate greater than 90 percent, offering a beacon of hope for

thousands of families.

Proprietary Recovery Protection & Reverse Carefrontations

At the heart of their success is the proprietary methodology they've developed, including A Five Part Formula for Recovery, Recovery Protection Pivot Points, and Reverse Carefrontations. These signature sessions are tailored to provide support, safety, and guidance, ensuring a pathway

from turmoil to tranquility.

A Legacy of Professional Excellence

  • Certified Experts: Both are Certified Counselors. Scott is also a Certified Substance Use Disorder Professional and has served as a college-level instructor, teaching drug and alcohol counselor certification courses.
  • Comprehensive Experience: From inpatient and outpatient counseling to serving as intervention specialists in public schools and directing chemical dependency treatment programs, their breadth of experience is unparalleled.
  • Unique Perspectives: Scott's prior work as a Los Angeles Sheriff Deputy working Vice/Narcotics Undercover in one of Los Angeles County's most challenging cities, Hollywood, brings a distinctive insight into their work.

Trusted Nationwide

Independently recognized, Scott and Jenny are trusted by an extensive network of outpatient and inpatient programs, hospitals, schools, religious institutions, and government and federal organizations across the US. This broad endorsement underscores their capability to navigate

and connect various facets of recovery and support systems.

Commitment to Your Journey

Understanding that each family's journey is unique, they are committed to making their

unparalleled support accessible to more families. Their need for support has no expiration date.

Choose Hope. Choose Support. Choose Recovery

With Scott and Jenny Graham, you're not just choosing experts; you're choosing a partnership with compassionate, seasoned professionals who believe in your family's ability to rewrite its story. Join them in transforming the narrative from despair to relief.


Additional Information

The San Francisco Chapter of the Employee Assistance Professionals Association is approved by the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists to sponsor continuing education for LMFTs, LCSWs, and LPCCs and/or LEPs.  The San Francisco Chapter of the Employee Assistance Professionals Association maintains responsibility for this program/course and its content.  The Course meets the qualifications for 1.5 hours of continuing education credit for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and/or LEPs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.


The San Francisco Chapter of EAPA can be reached via our website sfeapa.org or by writing us at P.O. Box 6721, Concord, CA 94524.  Contact us for any needed accommodations or to address any grievances. Our CAMFT Continuing Education Provider Approval Number is 57003.

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    Links to Resources

    Employee Assistance Professionals Association (EAPA)

    http://www.eapassn.org

    Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)

    http://www.aa.org

    Narcotics Anonymous (NA)

    https://www.na.org

    National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)

    http://namica.org (California Chapter)

    Al-Anon Family Groups

    http://al-anon.org

    Debtors Anonymous

    https://debtorsanonymous.org

    Chapter Officers

    President

    Vice President

    Vice President

    Kimberly Messier, CEAP; SAP

    EAP Counselor Operating Engineers

    Vice President

    Vice President

    Vice President

    Pamela Lister, MA; MFT; EAS-C

    EAP Counselor at Kaiser Permanente

    Secretary

    Vice President

    Secretary

    Douglas Edwards, MFT, CEAP

    Retired EAP counselor

    Treasurer

    Registration

    Secretary

    Mike Webb, LCSW; CEAP

    Retired




    Registration

    Registration

    Registration

    Victoria Leff

    Director of Program Development,

    New Bridge Foundation

    Labor Chair

    Registration

    Registration

    Hunny Powell, CEAP, NCAC, LAP-C, SAP

    ILWU-PMA Drug/Alcohol Recovery Program

    Admin

    Education Chair

    Admin

    Marian Ross

    Director of Professional Relationships,

    Recovery.com

    Admin

    Education Chair

    Admin

    Sean Charters-MacChesney

    CMO,

    First Steps Recovery

    Education Chair

    Education Chair

    Education Chair

    Douglas Cyr, MPA, MFT, CEAP

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