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Reactions to a Humanitarian Crisis

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,…

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Episode 19: Active Shooter Awareness with Dr. Mary Schoenfeldt, Part Two

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…

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2023 IAEM CONFERENCE

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…

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Coping with Nervousness

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

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?…

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How Do I Say That? Restoring Confidence

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…

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Developing Your EQ

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…

2023 AUCCCD CONFERENCE

Empathia is Attending UCC Symposium and IAEM Annual Conference Is your college or university attending the 2023 AUCCCD Conference in Nashville, Tennessee? If so, we’d love to chat! From October 25–29, our representatives will be attending the conference to discuss your organization’s needs. Learn about our expansive service offerings for higher education while attending the…