President's Corner
Georgene Kohlbacher, LISW-S, CEAP
President 2021-2023
President’s Letter
The Northern Ohio Chapter of the Employee Assistance Professionals Association
I am honored to serve as the new NEO-EAPA Board President. I have been involved with this organization since 1995 and continue to be amazed and inspired by the commitment and dedication of my colleagues. This past year has been one with particular challenges. Since March 2020 when COVID hit and the pandemic started, none of us were familiar with such challenges. Through these difficult times, we persevered, being there for our clients, our families, our friends and each other. The signs and symptoms of stress in the workplace are higher than ever. We EAPs are there for our client companies in an effort to find balance during these times.
I want to ensure all we will continue with our monthly chapter meetings. We have continued through virtual format. This itself has been a challenge to many as I can attest. Our monthly chapter meetings allow us not only to network, gain wisdom but can be a safe center. Many members have known each other for decades. This can be a constant in our life whereas other aspects can be so uncertain now.
My deepest gratitude to all of you in this election. We will continue to move forward, “one day at a time. “
Georgene Kohlbacher, LISW-S, CEAP
