Going home for the holidays isn’t the same for everyone, and some of us, whether by choice or by circumstance, are spending the holidays alone. But don’t fret, whatever holiday experience is awaiting you, Christina Eggebeen has some advice for you. The holiday season is filled with a lot of emotions, both good and bad,…
In this 5-minute clip from episodes 47 and 48 of OnTopic with Empathia, psychotherapist, author, trainer and speaker Philip Chard shares common causes of flying anxiety, how to identify it in ourselves and some techniques that can help mitigate the symptoms. Listen to full episodes of OnTopic with Empathia here or on your preferred podcast platform.
Though flying through the air at high speeds sounds dangerous, thanks to years of improvements and technological advances, airplanes are one of the safest ways to travel. Learn more about why as we continue our conversation with Philip Chard, psychotherapist and author who himself suffered from flying anxiety. Phil is here to share what he’s…
Empathia Inc., a leader in organizational resilience and crisis management, is proud to announce the addition of two distinguished professionals, Sharon Bryson and Paul Sledzik, to its Crisis Solutions Advisory Council. These accomplished individuals bring decades of experience in disaster response, victim assistance and crisis communications, further strengthening Empathia’s commitment to building innovative crisis management…
Waukesha, WI – Empathia Inc., a leader in crisis management and organizational resilience, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jennifer Stansberry Miller as Director, Crisis Solutions. Jennifer will succeed Rick Hoaglund, who will remain with Empathia as a member of the Crisis Solutions Advisory Council. Jennifer, a respected expert with over 25 years in…
Flying on an airplane often gives people anxiety, but for some, it induces panic and prevents them from traveling abroad, or even visiting family. To help address this, Philip Chard joins us again to lend his expertise, as well as personal experience with aviophobia, or the fear of flying. Phil shares with us common causes…
Gatherings with family and friends over the holidays are sometimes a recipe for conflict. If you are concerned that family quarrels may derail a holiday celebration, these tips may help: Avoid discussions about politics or other hot button topics. Politely decline to participate in conversations that you suspect will lead to disagreements. If someone’s behavior…
Knowing how to support employees who are grieving may be challenging, especially when the loss impacts the workplace. The individual needs of a grieving employee may vary depending upon several factors, such as the person’s support system, coping skills, past losses, and how close they were to the person who died. Common emotional and behavioral…
This topic explores crisis response strategies at airports and public spaces, with a specific focus on family assistance operations. Join us as we examine the evolution of Airport Family Assistance Operations (FAO) and understand why the role of the airport is vital in local emergency preparedness. We will delve into incident response teams and the…
In this 5-minute clip from episodes 45 and 46 of OnTopic with Empathia, keynote speaker, advisor and advocate Manya Chylinski discusses her experience witnessing the 2013 Boston Marathon terrorist attack and how it changed her. Since the event, Manya has learned valuable skills for taking control of her mental health and shares them on the…