Support After Challenging Outcomes
Work/Life Connections
When there are challenging cases that impact caregiver psychological well-being, Vanderbilt offers a variety of support services for faculty and staff.
Peer Support Resources at VUMC
Work/Life Connections
When a colleague is impacted by an unanticipated outcome or challenging case, Peer Support Teams within a workgroup proactively offer emotional support to affected peers.
Support following An Adverse Event at VUMC
Work/Life Connections
Adverse Event/Unexpected Outcome Support
What Do I Say When…I Feel Negatively About My Body or Weight?
Work/Life Connections
Even though there is much to be learned about healthy nutrition and the reasonable, healthy approach to eating and exercise our heads and hearts often have different perspectives on the matter.
Dementia and the Healthy Brain
Work/Life Connections
As our population ages, it is now estimated that for the US and other industrialized nations, the number of individuals diagnosed with neurocognitive disorders, such as Alzheimer's disease, will continue to increase. The CDC noted that, in 2017, complications from Alzheimer's was the sixth leading cause of death for individuals in the United States who are 65 and older. Worldwide, the incidence of dementia is thought to be on the increase, with researchers estimating that the diagnosis of Dementia will triple by 2050.
Coping with Reactions to School Shootings
Work/Life Connections
by Chad A. Buck, Ph.D.
Clinical Psychologist
Work/Life Connections–Employee Assistance Program
What Do I Say When Someone Tells Me They Have Been Assaulted/Harassed?
Work/Life Connections
What Do I Say When…
Someone Tells Me They Have Been Sexually Assaulted or Harassed?
What Do I Say When Someone is Talking about Suicide?
What Do I Say When…?
Someone is Talking about Suicide
Suicide can be an anxiety-provoking topic. Often, the simple act of just seeing or hearing the word spikes personal and societal fears. The idea of a colleague, friend, or loved one talking about killing themselves or “wanting to die” can be even more overwhelming and scary. This article will help to alleviate some of the unknown and answer common questions about how to manage the difficult topic of suicide.
What Do I Say When Someone is Grieving?
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What Do I Say When…?
Someone is Grieving
Tension and uncomfortable silence fill the air. Your friend or colleague has just told you that a loved one died…and you struggle for something to say…
Adjusting to New Technology and Systems in the Workplace
Work/Life Connections
Technological innovation in the workplace is important in order to stay competitive, efficient, and effective, though adjusting to new technology or systems can have its challenges. All worthwhile adjustments will require energy, focus, and faith.