If you often sleep seven or more hours a night but still wake up tired, it may mean that you are not getting enough rest. While sufficient sleep is critical, it is only one component in a “rested” state of being. Try these tips for ensuring you have sufficient downtime: Be present. Engaging in an…
Sometimes, events within or outside the organization may leave your team shaken. Violent incidents, a natural disaster, stressful economic conditions, and changes at work are all reasons why people may feel uncertain or discouraged. In these circumstances, it may be difficult to find the right words. While some people can come up with an inspirational…
Gambling as a form of recreation is becoming increasingly popular. If you are someone who gambles, whether in person or online, it’s important to set limits. People who take a healthy approach to gambling: Gamble for entertainment, not to make money Balance gambling with other leisure activities Accept losses as the cost of the entertainment…
Bad news is never easy to hear, especially when it concerns the ones you love. But when you receive a diagnosis of a life-threatening illness, what do you do? That’s what Jessica Storm faced when she was diagnosed with breast cancer while 28 weeks pregnant, along with the flurry of challenging decisions and difficult moments…
The world’s uncertainties can be very stressful and frightening for military families. Children may experience the following reactions to news about a deployment: Fear: “What if something bad happens?” Helplessness: “There’s nothing I can do about any of this.” Anger: “Why does my (dad/mom) have to go?” Confusion: “What is happening? I don’t understand this.”…
Preparing for a loved one’s deployment is key to lessening the emotional, financial, social, and day-to-day impact. The following suggestions will help you prepare for a loved one’s departure. List your monthly bills and other important expenses so that you are aware of your financial obligations (this is especially important if your spouse or partner…
Deployment and separation is a part of military life. Having to separate emotionally and physically from loved ones is challenging and stressful. Each stage of military activity has its own unique stresses: Pre-deployment: As you prepare for departure, you may experience anxiety, fear, uncertainty, in- creased emotional distance, and family conflicts. Some of those being…
June is National Safety Month. The goal of this month is to increase safety awareness and decrease the number of accident-related injuries or deaths. Here are some tips for minimizing risk in your workplace: Practice sun safety. The best way to prevent skin cancer is to use SPF 30 or better sunscreen as directed, wear…
You may have heard of swatting before – the act of calling high-level police forces on others with false accusations of impending violence – but where did it come from, and how did it start? Is it dangerous? And most importantly, what can be done about it? Rick Hoaglund sits down with Jill Sanchez, an…
Last time on OnTopic, Trauma-Informed Care Coordinator Scott Webb talked to Rick about the Six Principles of Trauma-Informed Care, a new approach to professional engagement that involves peering into a complete picture of any individual’s entire life and the traumas that have shaped their behavior since. But how does an organization start to implement trauma-informed…