Dr. Herlihy’s Latest Articles and Presentations (2011 to 2023)
Patricia Herlihy is very active in the EAP, Work Life and Wellness fields and has presented numerous presentations, articles, book chapters and projects as well as has collaborated on various grant submissions. See articles and presentations below.
2023
Presentations
National Behavioral Consortium - Company Updates: Brief summary of current EA Archive activities. May – Boulder, CO
Articles
Herlihy, P., Frey, J. J., and Nayak, A. (2023). Repository for the Ages: 10th Anniversary for the International Employee Assistance Digital Archive. The Journal of Employee Assistance, 53(2), 10-15.
Books
Wrich, Jim with Herlihy, Patricia. (2023). THE EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: A story about the formation and impact of The Employee Assistance Society of North America (EASNA). Published July18, 2023.
2022
Presentations
Size up: What EA professionals should know before working with first responders. EAPA Virtual Conference - March 24, 2022.
Measurement, Measurement, Measurement. International Conference for Employee Assistance Professional Association, Norfolk, VA. (November)
Articles
The Workplace Inclusion Scale - Another tool for EAPs. The Journal of Employee Assistance. Herlihy, Patricia, Sharar, David, and Robey, Molly. (2022).
Construction and Validation of a Short Inclusion Scale. Journal of Total Rewards. Lennox, Rik, Herlihy, Patricia, Sharar, David, and Robey, Molly. WorldatWork
Construction and Validation of a Short Inclusion Scale. Journal of Total Rewards. Lennox, Rik, Herlihy, Patricia, Sharar, David, and Robey, Molly. WorldatWork
EA Archive Webinars: Introduction to the EA Archive Webinar.
- San Diego EAPA Chapter - February 2022
- San Francisco EAPA Chapter - March 2022
- Houston EAPA Chapter - April 2022
- Workplace Collaborative - May 2022
2021
Presentations
Introduction to the EA Archive Webinar. Frey, Jodi and Patricia Herlihy, Ph.D., RN. (2021).
Articles
Construction and Validation of a Short Inclusion Scale. WorldatWork. (in press). Lennox, R., Herlihy, P., Sharar, D., Robey, M. (2022).
Best Practices in Working with Law Enforcement. Patricia Herlihy, Ph.D., RN; James Rascati, MSW, LCSW; and Brad Barber, Ph.D. The Journal of Employee Assistance | Second Quarter 2021
Best Practices in Working with Law Enforcement. Patricia Herlihy, Ph.D., RN; James Rascati, MSW, LCSW; and Brad Barber, Ph.D. The Journal of Employee Assistance | Second Quarter 2021
Webinars: Introduction to the EA Archive Webinar.
- Indiana EAPA Chapter on February 18, 2021
- EAPA Chapter on March 18, 2021
- Houston EAPA Chapter on September 14, 2021
- Rocky Mountain EAPA Chapter on October 8, 2021
- IAEAPE EA Archive Webinar on November 4, 2021
2020
Presentations
Introduction to the EA Archive Webinar. Frey, Jodi and Patricia Herlihy, Ph.D., RN. (2021).
Articles
Herlihy, Patricia, Frey, Jodi, Lin, Na, and Kahn, Alaina. (2020). International employee assistance digital archive: A new knowledge hub. Journal of Workplace Behavioral Health.
Webinars: Introduction to the EA Archive
- Central Illinois Chapter on December 2, 2020
- EAPA DC Chapter on October 15, 2020
2019
Articles
Herlihy, Patricia. (2019). Promotion of a New Knowledge Hub. EASNA Institute 31: EAP – Business Solutions to the Human Capitol. New Orleans.
Herlihy, Patricia; Frey, Jodi; Lin, Na; and Kahn, Alaina. (2019). International Employee Assistance Digital Archive: Preserving Our Past to Protect Our Future. Journal of Behavioral Health. (In press) 2019.
Frey, Jodi, Herlihy, Patricia, and Kahn, Alaina. (2019). Digital Archive Notes: Preserving Our Past to Protect Our Future. The Journal of Employee Assistance. Third Quarter; July 2019.
Herlihy, Patricia; Frey, Jodi; Lin, Na; and Kahn, Alaina. (2019). International Employee Assistance Digital Archive: Preserving Our Past to Protect Our Future. Journal of Behavioral Health. (In press) 2019.
Frey, Jodi, Herlihy, Patricia, and Kahn, Alaina. (2019). Digital Archive Notes: Preserving Our Past to Protect Our Future. The Journal of Employee Assistance. Third Quarter; July 2019.
Presentations
EA Archive Exhibit (2019). EASNA Annual 30th Institute: EAP: Your Strategic Partner in Times of Disruption. May, New Orleans.
2018
Articles
Lennox, R., Sharar, D., Schmitz, E., Goehner, D., and Herlihy, P. (2018). Validation of the 5-item Short Form Version of the Workplace Outcome Suite©. International Journal of Health & Productivity, December.
Tammburo, M., Mintzer, J., Morrow, V., Sharar, D., and Herlihy, P. (2018). Demonstrating Value: Measuring Outcome & Mitigating Risk: FOH EAP Study Utilizing the Workplace Outcome Suite. International Journal of Health & Productivity. December.
Tammburo, M., Mintzer, J., Morrow, V., Sharar, D., and Herlihy, P. (2018). Demonstrating Value: Measuring Outcome & Mitigating Risk: FOH EAP Study Utilizing the Workplace Outcome Suite. International Journal of Health & Productivity. December.
Rogers, Mary Ellen and Herlihy, Patricia A. (2018). Is the MeToo movement fading: How might this impact the EAP Field. Employee Assistance Report. September cover story.
2017
Presentations
- EA Digital Archive: Virtually Weaving Past, Present and Future. Jodi Jacobson Frey, Ph.D., LCSW-C, CEAP; and Patricia A. Herlihy, Ph.D., RN (December 2017)
- A New Tool to Measure the Impact of Workplace Critical Incident Response. Patricia Herlihy and Matt Mollenhauser. International EAPA Conference in LA, October 6, 2017.
- Sexual Violence in the Workplace: It Happens Here Patricia A. Herlihy Ph.D., RN; Lauren Bloom, MSW, MPP; Leah Marshall MSW, RSW. (September 1, 2017).
2016
Articles
Elder Care and the Workplace: An Invisible Issue. Caffo, Sandra; Greer, Kathleen; and Herlihy, Patricia A. (2016). WorkSpan. 2, (20-25).
Presentations
- Herlihy, Patricia; Bloom, Lauren; and Marshall, Leah. (2016). The EAP Connection: Military Sexual Trauma and Sexual Assault on Campuses. International EAPA Conference. Chicago, IL.
Projects
The Employee Assistance Digital Archive: Collaboration with the University of Maryland-Baltimore School of Social Work in developing, implementing, and creating a digital archive to preserve historical documents and current articles in the employee assistance field. The main focus in 2016 has been finding relevant historical documents: letters, photos, white papers, and older articles where the author is now deceased.
EASNA Research Notes - Continuing collaboration with Tracy McPhearson with the role of continuing attention to main areas of research in the EA Field and support authors to produce solid articles to help disseminate their results.
Oversight of CIR Measurement Test - The beta test will be conducted in association with Patricia Herlihy PhD, RN, owner of Rocky Mountain Research (RMR), a consulting practice that focuses on EAP, work/life, and wellness benefit delivery models. RMR will be responsible for recruiting study participants, administering the surveys, and collecting the data. (PR Release: http://chestnutglobalpartners.org/About-Us/In-the-News)
EASNA Research Notes - Continuing collaboration with Tracy McPhearson with the role of continuing attention to main areas of research in the EA Field and support authors to produce solid articles to help disseminate their results.
Oversight of CIR Measurement Test - The beta test will be conducted in association with Patricia Herlihy PhD, RN, owner of Rocky Mountain Research (RMR), a consulting practice that focuses on EAP, work/life, and wellness benefit delivery models. RMR will be responsible for recruiting study participants, administering the surveys, and collecting the data. (PR Release: http://chestnutglobalpartners.org/About-Us/In-the-News)
2015
Articles
Critical Incident Response via an EAP Lens: Literature Review.
Presentations
- Herlihy, Patricia. (2015). Update on Eldercare and EAPs. National Behavioral Consortium, Savannah, GA
- The Challenges of EAP and Eldercare Caregiving. National Behavioral Consortium. Boulder, CO
- Role of Nurse Researcher - Washington Adventis University School of Nursing - Graduate Program, Takoma, MD
Projects
*Coordination of EASNA Research Notes in collaboration with KTR Chair, Tracy McPherson
Committee Member for SBIRT Learning Collaborative: NORC at the University of Chicago has partnered with the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), the Center for Clinical Social (CCSW), and the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) to engage nursing and social work schools in a learning collaborative to develop and evaluate interactive, competency-based substance use screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment (SBIRT) curriculum. This project is funded by a grant from the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation and is focused on encouraging the adoption of SBIRT by social work and nursing educators. The learning collaborative will work to infuse it in general survey, clinical, behavioral health, and maternal and child health coursework, not just specialty courses in undergraduate and graduate social work and nursing schools.
Committee Member for SBIRT Learning Collaborative: NORC at the University of Chicago has partnered with the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), the Center for Clinical Social (CCSW), and the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) to engage nursing and social work schools in a learning collaborative to develop and evaluate interactive, competency-based substance use screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment (SBIRT) curriculum. This project is funded by a grant from the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation and is focused on encouraging the adoption of SBIRT by social work and nursing educators. The learning collaborative will work to infuse it in general survey, clinical, behavioral health, and maternal and child health coursework, not just specialty courses in undergraduate and graduate social work and nursing schools.
2014
Presentations
The Integration of EAP, Work/Life and Wellness: Flavor of the Day or Here to Stay. 19th Annual EAPA Regional Conference. Glen Allen, VA. (April)
EAP Research Update. AWLP Forum. Baltimore, MD (March)
EA Archive Update. National Behavioral Consortium. Boulder, CO. (June)
EAP Research Update. AWLP Forum. Baltimore, MD (March)
EA Archive Update. National Behavioral Consortium. Boulder, CO. (June)
Projects
The Employee Assistance Archive - In collaboration with the University of Maryland-Baltimore School of Social Work in developing, implementing, and creating a digital archive to preserve historical documents and current articles in the employee assistance field.
Consultation with EASNA’s KTR Committee to increase its research arm in the EA field with procurement of increased EASNA Research Notes as well as increased participation of researchers both in the U.S. and Canada.
Consultation with EASNA’s KTR Committee to increase its research arm in the EA field with procurement of increased EASNA Research Notes as well as increased participation of researchers both in the U.S. and Canada.
2013
Projects
SBIRT Mentor - SBIRT Mentor is a product developed through the collaboration of three cutting-edge companies to facilitate better screening of substance abuse issues. This particular product focuses on the nursing population but can also be applied in additional settings. Learn more.
Presentations
Herlihy, Patricia A. and Cahill, Terry. (2013). Review of NATIONAL BEHAVIORAL CONSORTIUM INDUSTRY PROFILE OF EXTERNAL EAP VENDORS - Slide Deck NBC Meeting in Arlington, VA (June)
Trends in the EAP, Work Life & Wellness Arena. Chestnut Global Partners. April 30, 2013
Trends in the EAP, Work Life & Wellness Arena. Chestnut Global Partners. April 30, 2013
Articles
Atridge, Mark; Cahill, Terry; Granberry, Stan W.; and Herlihy, Patricia A. (Dec. 2013) THE NATIONAL BEHAVIORAL CONSORTIUM INDUSTRY PROFILE OF EXTERNAL EAP VENDORS. Journal of Workplace Behavioral Health.
Herlihy, Patricia and Mickenburg, Judy. BIG: Blip or Historic Moment. (2013) The Journal of Employee Assistance. Vol 43, No 2. pp 8-11
Burgess, Ann W.; Slatterly, Donna M.; and Herlihy, Patricia A. (February 2013). Military Sexual Trauma: A Silent Syndrome. Journal of Psychosocial Nursing.
Herlihy, Patricia and Mickenburg, Judy. BIG: Blip or Historic Moment. (2013) The Journal of Employee Assistance. Vol 43, No 2. pp 8-11
Burgess, Ann W.; Slatterly, Donna M.; and Herlihy, Patricia A. (February 2013). Military Sexual Trauma: A Silent Syndrome. Journal of Psychosocial Nursing.
2012
Presentations
The BIG Initiative: An Innovative Model for Change? EAPA International Conference, Baltimore, MD. October 2012).
Projects
EAP Research Summit - October, 2012. The Research Summit brought together representatives from the government and foundations (i.e. funders) with researchers, academics, and EA professionals. Over 75 professionals were invited. The goal was to develop an EAP practice-based research network to conceive, articulate, and follow through on pursuing needed EAP research concerns.
Liaison with ORCAS on NIDA Study: Fit to Perform – Principal Investigators: Tracy McPhearson, Ph.D. and Susan Schroeder, Ph.D. – contracted to obtain needed national sample of 350 nursing supervisors from to participate in the beta testing of a multidimensional training tool concerning supervision of impaired professionals.
Qualitative study of thought leaders involved in BIG Initiative - Year-long qualitative study conducted via telephone interviews to ascertain the historical significance of this particular initiative in the EAP field. Co-principal investigator: Judy Mickenberg, LICSW.
Consultant to major benchmarking study “Creating a Comprehensive Benchmarking Resource of Metrics for the External EAP Field,” funded by the Employee Assistance Research Foundation. Principal Investigator: Stan Granberry, Ph.D.
Liaison with ORCAS on NIDA Study: Fit to Perform – Principal Investigators: Tracy McPhearson, Ph.D. and Susan Schroeder, Ph.D. – contracted to obtain needed national sample of 350 nursing supervisors from to participate in the beta testing of a multidimensional training tool concerning supervision of impaired professionals.
Qualitative study of thought leaders involved in BIG Initiative - Year-long qualitative study conducted via telephone interviews to ascertain the historical significance of this particular initiative in the EAP field. Co-principal investigator: Judy Mickenberg, LICSW.
Consultant to major benchmarking study “Creating a Comprehensive Benchmarking Resource of Metrics for the External EAP Field,” funded by the Employee Assistance Research Foundation. Principal Investigator: Stan Granberry, Ph.D.
2012 Grants Submitted
PCORI: Veterans: Impact of Trauma on Patient-Centered Outcomes and Employment Public
Public Abstract: Sexual assault and sexual harassment are pervasive health and social problems not only in the United States but internationally. These crimes occur in civilian and military settings and continue unabated to cause emotional injury to its victims. Shrouded in prudery and silence, many individuals are unable to report or disclose their abuse, causing untreated cases to increase.
Of the 2.3 million service members deployed to the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq since October 2001, over 1.4 million have left active duty and begun their transition back to civilian life. A Rand Corporation study, Invisible Wounds of War, estimates that 300,000 or 20% of these returning militaries are suffering from major depression or post-traumatic stress disorder, and for a variety of reasons not all understood, many Veterans have not sought treatment or received ineffective health care services. One particularly troubling statistic is the number of active military members who have experienced some form of military sexual trauma (MST). The Department of Veterans Affairs defines MST as repeated, threatening sexual harassment or physical assault of a sexual nature. Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta has been quoted as estimating that over 19,000 sexual assaults occur per year to members of the military. Specifically, 1 in 5 women and 1 in 500 men are reported to have experienced some form of MST while in active military service. These numbers cause us to consider what these individuals have experienced and how best to help them adapt to civilian and work life upon their return from service.
The proposed study will explore the issues surrounding the disclosure of MST and treatment options for any lingering mental health issues from war-related traumatic events. In addition to a national online survey targeted to all Veterans willing to participate, two types of focus groups will be conducted at the Philadelphia VA: one with participants who are Veterans and the second focused on family members who have yet another important perspective to add to this MST issue.
Lastly, this proposed research will delve into the work world. While veterans are known to demonstrate an excellent work ethic, reliability, and leadership skills, they can also face a barrage of emotional, physical, and family challenges that impact their reintegration into both civilian and work life. The final stage of this proposed study will be a national Survey of Employee Assistance Programs to understand better how corporations support returning veterans. In addition, six companies will be chosen for their excellence in this area and followed up with interviews from the appropriate departments to identify existing programs to support all veterans in their workplace as well as a specific eye to those who might have experienced MST and/or other traumatic events. There is a growing need for innovation in mental health treatment options and work-life services to address this important employee group.
Public Abstract: Sexual assault and sexual harassment are pervasive health and social problems not only in the United States but internationally. These crimes occur in civilian and military settings and continue unabated to cause emotional injury to its victims. Shrouded in prudery and silence, many individuals are unable to report or disclose their abuse, causing untreated cases to increase.
Of the 2.3 million service members deployed to the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq since October 2001, over 1.4 million have left active duty and begun their transition back to civilian life. A Rand Corporation study, Invisible Wounds of War, estimates that 300,000 or 20% of these returning militaries are suffering from major depression or post-traumatic stress disorder, and for a variety of reasons not all understood, many Veterans have not sought treatment or received ineffective health care services. One particularly troubling statistic is the number of active military members who have experienced some form of military sexual trauma (MST). The Department of Veterans Affairs defines MST as repeated, threatening sexual harassment or physical assault of a sexual nature. Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta has been quoted as estimating that over 19,000 sexual assaults occur per year to members of the military. Specifically, 1 in 5 women and 1 in 500 men are reported to have experienced some form of MST while in active military service. These numbers cause us to consider what these individuals have experienced and how best to help them adapt to civilian and work life upon their return from service.
The proposed study will explore the issues surrounding the disclosure of MST and treatment options for any lingering mental health issues from war-related traumatic events. In addition to a national online survey targeted to all Veterans willing to participate, two types of focus groups will be conducted at the Philadelphia VA: one with participants who are Veterans and the second focused on family members who have yet another important perspective to add to this MST issue.
Lastly, this proposed research will delve into the work world. While veterans are known to demonstrate an excellent work ethic, reliability, and leadership skills, they can also face a barrage of emotional, physical, and family challenges that impact their reintegration into both civilian and work life. The final stage of this proposed study will be a national Survey of Employee Assistance Programs to understand better how corporations support returning veterans. In addition, six companies will be chosen for their excellence in this area and followed up with interviews from the appropriate departments to identify existing programs to support all veterans in their workplace as well as a specific eye to those who might have experienced MST and/or other traumatic events. There is a growing need for innovation in mental health treatment options and work-life services to address this important employee group.
2011
Presentations
Herlihy, Patricia. (September 2011) Public Policy Streams and Collaboration. National Behavioral Consortium (NBC) annual meeting in Vegas, NV.
Herlihy, Patricia; Tamburo, Melissa; and Metzner, Jeffrey (September 2011). Integration and the role of Work Family Services in FOH. Chesapeake Chapter, MD.
Herlihy, Patricia; Tamburo, Melissa; and Metzner, Jeffrey (September 2011). Integration and the role of Work Family Services in FOH. Chesapeake Chapter, MD.
Projects
Consultant to PURSUITS Life Coaching and Wellness Network: Currently a board member of this evolving and new network of licensed therapists, coaches, and consultants dedicated to helping people design exceptional lives of purpose, passion, and prosperity. They provide a wide array of services to individuals of all ages, couples, families and community.
Grants Submitted
EARF - Systematic Surveillance of SBIRT Practices for Alcohol Use and Related Behavioral Health Conditions in the EAP Field. Patricia A. Herlihy, Ph.D., RN; and Tracy L. McPherson, Ph.D.
Abstract
Alcohol abuse and dependence is recognized as one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in the U.S., and by 2020, the World Health Organizations expects depression to be the leading cause of disability worldwide. Alcohol is the most widely used substance among working adults. Approximately 80% of risky drinkers are employed. Studies estimate that 23% of U.S. adults do not meet diagnostic criteria for an alcohol use disorder yet engage in hazardous drinking. Workers in this group often go unidentified, increasing risk for health, emotional, social, legal, and relationship problems. In U.S. and Canadian workplaces, alcohol abuse and depression represent two of the most common and costly behavioral health problems, and are associated with employee absenteeism, tardiness, presenteeism, higher healthcare costs, accidents, and decreased productivity. Healthcare costs associated with alcohol problems are estimated at $185 billion (greater than diabetes, high blood pressure and asthma combined). It is for these reasons that many are looking for better ways to address behavioral health issues in the workplace through adoption of screening, brief intervention and referral to treatment (SBIRT) as an evidence-based practice for detecting and treating workers with behavioral health issues. The purpose of this study is to identify the use of evidence-based SBIRT practices for alcohol and other behavioral health conditions throughout the EAP community within North America. The sample will include internal, external, and blended EAPs. Online surveys and telephone interviews will be the main methodology used to gather data. Descriptive statistics, parametric and non-parametric tests of significance will be used to analyze continuous and discrete data. Content analysis will be used to analyze qualitative data. In summary, the primary focus is continuing the surveillance of the adoption of SBIRT practices for behavioral health conditions throughout the U.S. and Canada.
Articles
Herlihy, Patricia A. (2011) SBIRT Reopens and EAP Debate. Addiction Professionals. March/April. Vol 9.(2).p 12-17
Herlihy, Patricia A. (2011). The Story of Integration. Research Brief for EASNA’s KTR Publications. Available at www.easna.org & www.eaarchive.org
Herlihy, Patricia A. (2011). The Story of Integration. Research Brief for EASNA’s KTR Publications. Available at www.easna.org & www.eaarchive.org