Sarah Bullard Steck Email & Phone Number

President of Steck Associates LLC for 32 years. I conduct mediation for elders & their families to address conflicts, end- of-life decisions and inheritance issues, as well as workplace mediation. With my Associates, we are also EAP Affiliate counselors, executive & career coaches, & trainers. I specialize in counseling and elder care services for caregivers, the dying and the bereaved. I also provide elder care to both families and the senior. As a career coach, I work with individuals of all ages to help them find meaningful work or a new career. Executive coaching involves assisting the manager with both individual and organizational challenges. I conduct counseling, psychotherapy, and online distance counseling. Underlying approach is Appreciative Inquiry, a strengths- based method to envision a positive future and achieve it. I am also trained in Disaster Response through NEAS. Certifications include Elder Mediation; Basic Mediation: Distance Certified Counselor; CEAP and Licensure in MD, DC, VA, MA.

Waltham, Ma

I was a Geriatric Care Manager who assisted elders and their families to age at home and /or meet their goals as they aged. I was also part of the Bliss medical team . Bliss is a Home Health Agency specializing in integrated care management and delivery.

As Director of the EAP, I managed and conducted all counseling, management consultation, training, and special programs for the 5000 + employees. This program grew expodentially and offered a trusted and confidential service. I offered short term counseling and referral; conflict resolution and caregiving & bereavement services &training in EAP services, stress and bullying. Consultations & coaching with executives & managers focused on both the personal and organizational issues. I am also President of the DC Chapter of the Employee Assistance Professionals Association (EAPA). Certifications include CEAP and Licensure in MD, DC, VA, MA.

Member of DC EAPA since 1989. Active association which presents monthly professional development topics, engages professionals from DC Metro area in setting goals for DC EAPA, provides leadership training for Officers and facilitates collaboration, referrals and peer consultation among members.I am also a member of the Chesapeake Chapter (MD), the Potomac Chapter (MD) and the MA Chapter (MA)

Provided consultation and training in performance management, leadership, visioning and organizational development for Trusted Information Systems, Hewlett-Packard, Smithsonian Traveling Exhibition Service, Island Press, and Aspen Systems. Directed the Communications Advisory Group, a nationwide task force of experts researching healthy and profitable organizations and developing Best Practices. Recruited and co-led (with Dr. Rosen) National Task Force to develop Federal EAP Guidelines. Co-authored report published by National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA).

Msw, Psychiatric Social Work

Activities and Societies: Internships at Mystic Valley Mental Health Center and Cambridge Family & Children's ServicesI specialized.

Ba, Psychology

Psychology

Activities and Societies: Focus in psychology. Independent Study during year off profiling National Drug Treatment Facility in Lexington.

Hs, Psychology, French And Spanish

Activities and Societies: Cum Laude Society, French ClubI received a great education at Dana Hall and made friends whom I still see today..