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 enjoy this free webinar from Empathia and Bob VandePol. Sometimes critical incident response must address events that involved personal danger for participants or first-hand witnessing of troubling images. How can the CIR consultant balance individual needs to tell stories they can’t tell anyone else vs reducing risk of activating horror within others? This session…
Warning: The following interview contains graphic depictions of suicide. Viewer discretion is advised. There’s a surprising amount of signs that can precede a suicide attempt. People may experience symptoms of melancholy, rapid moodswings, severe depression, and more. In this follow-up from our previous episode, Rick Hoaglund joins Clark Flatt, President and Founder of the Jason…
Register for When Tragedy Activates Rage Please join us for this free live webinar provided by Empathia and Bob VandePol. Fight. Flight. Freeze. Sometimes we lead groups characterized by an abundance of Fight. A frequent reaction to tragedy is increased irritability, blaming, and hostility. This session will suggest tactics for managing these dynamics in a…
Critical Incident Response: Practice. Practice. Practice. Please join us for this free live webinar provided by Empathia and Bob VandePol. Don’t test your product on the customer! Building upon content shared previously in this series, this session will provide participants with a highly interactive opportunity to role-play selected CIR scenarios and share immediate feedback and…
According to the CDC, deaths from alcohol abuse in the general population have risen over 26% since the onset of the COVID pandemic. The highest mortality was among middle-aged men (55 to 64). For physicians, the data is less clear. A systematic study published in JAMA Network Open in late 2022 suggests that “problematic alcohol…
Providing employees with effective feedback is a skill that is learned over time. Good feedback is clear, constructive, and focuses on helping the person “fall forward” and grow from mistakes. There are three types of feedback: Positive: Offers praise and encouragement Neutral: Provides facts and information Remedial: Corrects mistakes and provides performance improvement tips Constructive…
Does your “to-do” list seem endless? A busy schedule may make it difficult to create space for self-care. Making time to rest and regroup is essential to your physical and emotional wellbeing. The benefits include: Increased stress management Stronger immune system Higher energy levels These tips may help you prioritize self-care: Define self-care. Only you…
Chronic pain, which is defined as pain that is persistent and ongoing, may make it difficult to perform normal activities. It may also affect relationships and hamper job performance. Some people may develop chronic intermittent pain, which is pain that may flare up for a period of time and then subside. Chronic pain typically comes…
Navigating Leadership Channels through a Crisis: Helpful Tips Please join us for this free live webinar provided by Empathia’s Black Swan Solutions. During a crisis, effective emergency management requires the coordination and cooperation of leaders at all levels of an organization. This webinar will focus on the role of emergency managers in navigating these channels…