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If you think your company could benefit from some specialized training, EFR can help! Employee & Family Resources’ experienced trainers offer relevant and timely training and education courses that can improve workplace relationships, productivity, and your company’s bottom line.
These courses span topics within leadership and team development, self-care and wellness, as well as topics that can enhance employees’ skills and interactions within the workplace.
Our course offerings are available in a variety of formats, including on-site sessions and live webinars with a combination of lectures, discussions, experiential exercises, and/or visual aids. We strive to provide flexible, mobile and cost-effective training.
BA in Secondary English Education, MS in Adult Learning and Performance Improvement, ACC-Coach Credentialed through ICF, DDI Facilitator Certified
What is your favorite part about being a trainer for EFR?
I love helping people understand themselves, and others, better. Every time I get a call from EFR, I know that I get to help an organization do just that!
What are your favorite trainings to facilitate?
Resilience, Communication, Enneagram, Stress Management, Empathy
What advice would you give your younger self?
You don’t need to fit in to belong.
Financial Advisor
What is your favorite part about being a trainer for EFR?
Seeing those “aha moments” when people get it.
What advice would you give your younger self?
Don’t over analyze – Take action
SHRM -SCP , BS in Human Resources ( it was called Personnel in 1987)
What is your favorite part about being a trainer for EFR?
I enjoy making learning fun and interesting – taking a “boring” topic and explaining it in a way that is informative and engaging.
What are your favorite trainings to facilitate?
Preventing Workplace Harassment, Civility in the Workplace, Behavior Based Interviewing
What advice would you give your younger self?
Treasure your friendships – they will get you though the hard times.
CPS, MHA
What is your favorite part about being a trainer for EFR?
I love meeting people from all over and learning from each group I work with.
What is your favorite training to facilitate?
I love to facilitate the Reasonable Suspicion Training.
What advice would you give your younger self?
I would tell myself to worry less and live in the moment more.
MS Counseling Psychology, Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor
What is your favorite part about being a trainer for EFR?
The gratitude I receive after a training from employers and employees alike when they are provided the structured opportunity, knowledge and understanding of the importance of emotional wellbeing for all. Once stigma is recognized, often barriers start to fall, opening the door to talk openly about mental health and problem substance use.
What is your favorite training to facilitate?
My favorite training to provide is Mental Health First Aid.
What advice would you give your younger self?
I would let my younger self know to sleep more, spend more time doing what I love with those I love, and spend zero time worrying about what others think of my choices.
MSW, MM, LMSW, AMSAT
What is your favorite part about being a trainer for EFR?
My favorite part about being a trainer for EFR is connecting with groups, sharing information, and inviting embodied experiences.
What are your favorite trainings to facilitate?
Anxiety and Worry, Mindfulness, and Common Mental Health Disorders
What advice would you give your younger self?
Allow
BA in Health Promotion, MS in Adult Learning and Organizational Performance
What is your favorite part about being a trainer for EFR?
Witnessing “aha” moments where people connect the dots between small lifestyle changes and positive health outcomes.
What is your favorite training to facilitate?
Mindfulness Matters
What advice would you give your younger self?
More will be revealed.
BA in Kinesiology & Health Promotion, Certified Health Coach and Personal Trainer through ACE (American Council on Exercise)
What is your favorite part about being a trainer for EFR?
Getting to present to employees across a wide range of industries.
What is your favorite training to facilitate?
Food & Mood
What advice would you give your younger self?
It’s okay to not have it all figured out!
MSW, LISW
What is your favorite part about being a trainer for EFR?
I like being able to make a difference doing something I believe in.
What are your favorite trainings to facilitate?
Trainings that involve the intersection of leadership and mental health. Also, topics that include ways to be more resilient.
What advice would you give your younger self?
Follow your heart and be courageous – don’t let fear stop you!
MS, RDN, LD
What is your favorite part about being a trainer for EFR?
Getting to share my passion about all things nutrition, and dispelling nutrition myths and misinformation.
What is your favorite training to facilitate?
Nutrition 101 – Basics of Healthy Eating
What advice would you give your younger self?
Focus on your strengths, and explore how you can maximize your potential through that lens; put less emphasis on ‘making’ yourself ‘fix’ the weaknesses. Embrace your unique personality, and love your whole self just as you are.
LMSW
What is your favorite part about being a trainer for EFR?
The opportunity to work with people from all walks of life, in a variety of workplaces.
What are your favorite trainings to facilitate?
Any training that helps people understand that life truly is an inside out experience!
What advice would you give your younger self?
Everyone is doing the best they can to be in a better feeling. Sometimes we blame the outside world for our moods, and our moods are basically created by us and our perception of what’s going on outside.
MBA, CTACC
What is your favorite part about being a trainer for EFR?
Helping other succeed!
What is your favorite training to facilitate?
Leadership
What advice would you give your younger self?
It’s okay to make mistakes and fail. They key is to learn from your mistakes and failures.
Associate Certified Coach, Board Certified Coach, Senior Professional Human Resources, Hogan Assessments Level 2 Certification, M. Ed., Stakeholder Centered Coaching Certification
What is your favorite part about being a trainer for EFR?
Helping people learn skills and tools they can apply to their work quickly and easily.
What are your favorite trainings to facilitate?
Team Building, Difficult Conversations with Difficult People
What advice would you give your younger self?
Seek and be open to feedback.
Ph.D. in Clinical and Developmental Psychology, Licensed Psychologist and Iowa Health Service Provider
What is your favorite part about being a trainer for EFR?
I love helping people make new discoveries about themselves and their relationships.
What is your favorite training to facilitate?
I enjoy them all!
What advice would you give your younger self?
Try not to worry about the future so much and truly enjoy and be present in the moment.
505 Fifth Avenue, Suite 600 Des Moines, IA 50309
6th floor of the Insurance Exchange Building in downtown Des Moines
800-327-4692
Counseling Services
1001 Office Park Rd, Suite 205
West Des Moines, IA 50265
2nd floor of the building
515-471-2357
The Healing Space
1001 Office Park Rd, Suite 209
West Des Moines, IA 50265
2nd floor of the building
515-471-2357
Monday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Tuesday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Wednesday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Thursday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Friday 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Student Assistance Program (SAP) & Outpatient Counseling
Maddox*, an elementary-aged student, struggled with anger outbursts, physical aggression, and difficulties with problem-solving. After spending years off-and-on in therapy seeking treatment with various providers only to remark that “none seemed to want to listen,” Maddox’s parents sought SAP services through their district.
Today, Maddox is completing his SAP sessions and moving towards outpatient counseling. He has reduced his anger outbursts and has learned skills to help him successfully navigate challenging days.