Meet with the Empathia team at the 2024 Virginia Emergency Management Symposium If you’re attending the 2024 VEMA Symposium in Newport News, Virginia, meet with the Empathia team at our booth! You can discuss your organization’s critical and risk management needs with our representatives from March 18-21. We’ll be happy to walk you through our…
Empathia is Exhibiting at the 2024 NASPA Conference If you’re representing your college or university at the upcoming NASPA Conference in Seattle, Washington, we look forward to seeing you there! Our representatives will be at the event to discuss your organization’s needs for student wellbeing and crisis management. Learn about our expansive service offerings for…
Have you ever heard the expression, “Music is good for the soul? “Turns out, it’s good for your mental health too! Whether you can carry a tune or not, Music Therapist Nancy Dexter-Schabow says that every one of us has a song in their heart and that everybody, even the hard of hearing, can learn…
Living in a world of 24/7 news and social media may make it more difficult to determine the actual facts about an event. Fast-moving crisis situations are particularly prone to generating misinformation, such as rumors, inaccuracies, and theories or speculation. When you first learn about a news event, keep these points in mind: Consider the…
All of us cope with difficult or stressful events in our own unique ways. Some people may want to talk openly and receive comfort, while others may prefer to be alone and maintain privacy. It is important to remember that there is no “correct” way to experience emotions or cope during difficult times. Common reactions…
You may wonder about the best way to offer support when your team is coping with a difficult event. If team members are struggling, it is important to listen and acknowledge their feelings. This will send a strong message of concern and support. Emotional reactions to a difficult event will vary based on its impact…
Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise – or at least it would, if so many of us weren’t suffering from sleeping disorders. In their follow-up from last week’s conversation on the effects of sleep on mental health, host Rick Hoaglund and Dr. Rajesh Balagani dig into sleeping…
When you go to bed, are you one of the lucky people can simply turn off the lights and drift into dreamland? Or are you, like millions of other Americans, struggling to fall asleep? In Part One of this Two-Part exploration into Sleep and it’s effects on Mental Health, Dr. Rajesh Balagani explains why sleep…
Does a member of your team seem disengaged, bored, or distracted? Try these suggestions: Schedule a private meeting. Review the person’s assigned duties. Outline the performance changes you have observed. Sample language: “I’ve noticed a change in your work lately. (List specifics.) Is there something happening at work that is impacting your behavior in your…
Do you struggle with feeling satisfied when you reach your goals or often think about what you don’t have? If so, you may benefit from making gratitude a mindful practice. Mindful gratitude helps you focus on being thankful for what you have rather than dwelling on what you lack. There are numerous benefits to including gratitude…