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Chris Davis
EAP Chair – American Airlines
chrisx1959@yahoo.com
Office: 704-572-4859
AA EAP Regional Staff

Kathy Ferguson
EAP Chair - United Airlines
kf.borabora@cox.net
Office: 703-505-4321
United EAP Regional Staff
Stations:
IAD – DCA – BWI – PHL – MCO



United Announces Flight Reductions in Response to COVID-19
Sisters and Brothers, United Airlines informed its employees today that the airline will reduce its international flight schedule by 20 percent and its domestic flight schedule by 10 percent in April, and have begun planning similar reductions for the month of May....

Helping Hands February: Shame
The experience of shame—a feeling of being unworthy, bad, or wrong—can be extremely uncomfortable. Shame has the potential to change the way we see ourselves and may lead to long-lasting social, professional, and other difficulties. The word “shame” means different...

Helping Hands January: Mental Health and Substance Abuse Disorder Apps for 2020
Best Overall: MoodfitWhether you’re experiencing anxiety, depression, or high levels of stress, Moodfit is designed to help you feel better.Best for Learning Coping Skills: MoodMissionMoodMission recommends ‘missions’ based on how the user is feeling and each mission...

Helping Hands December: Gratitude
Happy Holidays! This months' issue focuses on gratitude. There is a lot of research showing that focusing on gratitude helps improve all areas of life - all of the underlined text in the electronic version of this months issue are links to some of the research. This...

Helping Hands November: Caregivers Health
November focuses on Caregivers health. Many of our members are caregivers for parents, older (adult) children or friends, neighbors, etc. Being a caregiver takes a lot of energy and can be exhausting. The issue addresses good health for caregivers and some resources...

Helping Hands October: Retirement
Our focus is on Retirement and how to prepare for retirement. Retirement is an important issue for many of our folks - preparing for retirement isn't just about money - it is also about being emotionally prepared and having a plan about what you will do and how you...

Helping Hands September: Sleep
September focuses on sleep - the basics of sleep and how much sleep one needs. There has been a lot of research on sleep and how important it is for optimal functioning. Many of our co-workers work shifts that don't allow for "normal" sleep cycles. This can lead to...

Helping Hands August: CBD
Because there is a lot of confusion around legalization of marijuanna and THC (the active ingredient in marijuanna that gives people a "high") and now - CBD oils, we cover information about CBD this month. CBD oil has been touted as a treatment for pain. The...

Don’t Be Greedy: Buddy Passes are Not a Side Hustle
As airline employees, one of the best perks of our jobs is the ability to fly everywhere for free or cheap. If we mention the type of work we do in a casual conversation, it will surely prompt an enthusiastic response, even from complete strangers. A popular t-shirt...

Helping Hands July: Parenting
This month's focus is on parenting. There are many parenting tips in the "Toolbox for Parents" There are also "steps to creating effective rules and consequences". Rules and consequences can also be thought of as boundaries, which could apply to adult relationships....
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