First Responders can suffer a variety of on-the-job hazards, but some of the most dangerous effects may not be visible to the naked eye. Dr. I. David Daniels is a life member of the International Association of Fire Chiefs and served over 30 years in Fire Rescue Emergency medical and emergency management organizations in three…
Does a member of your team have a body odor or other personal hygiene problem? Keep these points in mind. Steps to Take If you receive a complaint from one or more team members, say that you will address the situation. Remind the complaining person(s) to avoid saying or doing anything that their colleague might find…
For some people, anxiety is an occasional occurrence. For others, it is a constant condition. Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) occurs when a person has recurring worrisome thoughts on a persistent basis for six months or more. Sometimes, these thoughts are about things that are unlikely to happen or that are outside the person’s control. Additional…
Seasonal allergies occur when outdoor molds and plant pollens from weeds, grasses, and trees become active. This is known as “hay fever,” and typically occurs in the spring. Common symptoms include sneezing, a stuffy nose, and watery, itchy eyes. While seasonal allergies are common, some people have symptoms that occur throughout the year due to…
Millions of Americans suffer the effects of Seasonal Affective Disorder every year, but what can be done? LMFT Therapist Therese Sorrentino returns to OnTopic to talk about home remedies, self-diagnosis, and the therapies she’s used in her own practice to encourage healthier habits and more wholesome mindsets during the coldest season of the year. Whether…
Please join us for this free live webinar provided by Empathia and Bob VandePol. Crises never occur in a vacuum but rather within the larger contexts of life. Sometimes that larger context IS the crisis. This session will outline lessons learned from recent work involving two geographically distant, world-shaking events that impacted US organizations. This…
Have you ever found yourself feeling down in the winter? The days are shorter, the temperatures lower, and without some sunshine, things may start to look a little bleak. Seasonal Affective Disorder, or S.A.D. as it’s more commonly known is a real condition, and millions of Americans are affected by it every single year. Rick…
For a lot of us, Forgiveness can often feel impossible. Some trespasses may feel too great; some decisions too large to ignore when it comes to truly letting go. For Dr. Buck Blodgett, it’s not so much an obligation, but a choice – you either choose to forgive, or you choose not to, and then…
Every job requires a certain amount of problem solving. Figuring out what a customer or colleague needs and coming up with a solution that keeps the transaction or project moving forward is the primary objective of many positions. For managers, understanding common approaches to problem solving may provide insights into the best ways to address…
Relationships, whether romantic, familial, or platonic, are the backbone of social wellbeing. Connections with friends, family members, and romantic partners bring meaning and richness to our life experiences. Key elements in maintaining strong, healthy relationships with the important people in your life include: Mutual respect. Respect for the other person’s time, money, and personal obligations…