While many parents will try to protect their children from news about war or terrorism events and the subsequent humanitarian crisis, it may be difficult to filter out all knowledge. Children may catch glimpses of images in the news or hear about the situation from friends or via overheard conversations. Stories about children who are…
Hearing about a humanitarian crisis as a result of war or terrorism may be disturbing, especially if you have personal connections to one or more of the countries involved. You may experience emotional reactions, such as: Feeling vulnerable and insecure. Watching these events on the news, especially if you have friends or family members there,…
Is it better to run, hide, or fight? When it comes to responding to an active shooter, there’s drills, strategies, and even testimonials that you can train on, but Dr. Schoenfeldt says teaching’s the real secret. Following up from last week, Kelly dives back into active shooter response management with Dr. Mary Schoenfeldt, an emergency…
Active Shooter. It’s a phrase that strikes an immediate sense of warning in all of us; a notion so terrible that many of us can only hope we’ll never be forced to face it in our own communities. But for some, tragedy may have already struck, and gaining a greater understanding of the problem may…
Empathia is Attending the 2023 IAEM Conference If you’re planning on attending the 2023 IAEM Conference in Long Beach, California, don’t forget to chat with our representatives! From November 3–9, our team will be attending the conference to discuss the unique needs of your institution. While you’re enjoying the conference, come chat with us to…
Feeling nervous is a common reaction to having an important meeting or making a difficult decision. Even positive events, such as a wedding or the birth of a child, may make a person nervous. For some people, nervousness may trigger feelings of worry or doubt and could result in physical symptoms, such as headaches…
Adopting a pet is a great way to add more love and companionship into your life. However, it is important to think through the practical considerations before you bring a pet home. Questions to ask yourself include: What kind of pet do I want? What previous experience do I have with this kind of pet?…
Sometimes, an employee will make a mistake that shakes their confidence. When this occurs, they may mistrust their own judgment or instincts in a way that impacts their productivity. While taking the time to do a “gut check” is important, a lingering loss of confidence may turn a short-term error into a long-term problem. If…
When making a list of the key qualities a manager should bring to their work, emotional intelligence (or EQ) is sometimes forgotten. Yet emotional intelligence, or the ability to recognize the impact one’s behavior has on others, is a key ingredient in management success. A person who is skilled in the use of emotional intelligence…
Self care. It’s a relatively new term as far as understanding mental health is concerned when it comes to the general population, but it’s not often something people really think about in regards to their own well-being. Like in Mexico, where Deborah Loffler says people think about self care more as going to the gym…