2023 RIMS CONFERENCE

Meet with Black Swan Solutions Representatives at the 2023 RIMS Conference Planning on attending the 2023 RIMS Conference in Atlanta, Georgia? We’ll see you there! Come discuss your organization’s critical and risk management needs with our representatives from April 30 – May 3. We’ll be happy to walk you through our expansive service offerings at…

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Supporting Physician Wellbeing

Doctors’ Day is Thursday, March 30, 2023. This day recognizes the role doctors play in the physical, mental, and spiritual healing of people in need.  While this work is immensely rewarding, it may also take a toll on the physician’s own wellbeing. Working daily with those who are struggling with difficult life situations may leave…

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Chronic Pain

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…

2023 NASPA CONFERENCE

Empathia is Attending the 2023 NASPA Conference If you’re representing your college or university at the upcoming NASPA Conference, 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 higher education while attending…

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Episode 2: Combating Violence in Children’s Media with Bob VandePol

It seems like there’s more violence portrayed in our entertainment consumption than ever before – but is that really true? Rick continues his conversation with Crisis Management expert Bob VandePol to talk about the influence that movies, television, video games, and the almighty internet have on children’s development in regards to portrayed violence, from both…

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Episode 1: Talking to Children about Violence with Bob VandePol

How do you talk to kids about violence? In this inaugural episode of OnTopic with Empathia, Rick Hoaglund introduces himself and his guest, Crisis Management expert Bob VandePol, to talk about one of the most difficult challenges of parenting – having honest conversations with your kids about just how dangerous the world around them can…