Navigating Civil Unrest, Politics, and Anger in the Workplace
George Floyd, an African-American man, was murdered by a police officer outside of Cup Foods in Minneapolis—an event that became the catalyst for massive, worldwide protests about civil rights and law enforcement.
Hurricane Katrina: How the Community Recovered
One of the largest natural disasters in the history of the United States. The storm affected thousands of lives, as its damage spread over tens of thousands of square miles.
Never Forget 9/11: How America Recovered From Nationwide Workplace Trauma
On September 11th, 2001, Al-Qaeda hijackers flew planes full of passengers into the Twin Towers, the Pentagon, and a field in Pennsylvania in a concerted effort to attack American citizens.
Dr. George Vergolias, PsyD, CTM Featured on The Industry Leaders
The range of business coaching programs is wide, from very robust programs from well-respected institutions to programs that lack professional and intellectual rigor. So, how can leaders select the right business coach to help support their success? Our own George L. Vergolias, PsyD, CTM — who, together with his colleagues at R3, has worked with executives across […]
Jeff Gorter Discusses the Tennessee Shooting and How Survivors Cope in the Following Day
Helping Children Cope Through Unspeakable Trauma In the face of unspeakable tragedy like The Covenant School shooting, our hearts are collectively broken. Many children are struggling to cope with this seemingly never-ending cycle of violence at places where everyone should feel safe. As leaders, parents and caregivers, we can help them manage through the impact […]
How Behavioral Health Company R3 Continuum Helps Workers Recover After a Traumatic Event
R3 Continuum’s President, Jim Mortensen, spoke with Robert Holly about the increased need for mental health support for both business leaders and employees as disruptive events continue to occur at alarming rates. In this Behavioral Health Business article, Jim describes how R3 Continuum’s clinical teams work with employers to ensure both recovery from disruption and proactive preparation for traumatic events.
Bouncing Back From Personal Consequences of Reputation Harm
What happens when a leader damages their own reputation? Our own George L. Vergolias, PsyD, CTM sheds light on the impact of reputational damage, the stages of moving on and the risks of not working through the healing process. Thanks to Michael Toebe for helping us share this important perspective. Read the article here.
ABC-7 at 4: Jeff Gorter with R3 Continuum
The El Paso community is grappling with repeat trauma following the shooting at Cielo Vista Mall, located hauntingly close to the Walmart where 23 people were killed and dozens were injured in a mass shooting in 2019. Jeff Gorter, VP of crisis response services at R3 Continuum, spoke with KVIA-TV to share advice for individuals, communities and […]
‘No one feels safe’: Cielo Vista Mall shooting triggers the trauma of Walmart tragedy
The fatal shooting in El Paso follows far too many similar and heartbreaking incidents of violence, and for some, it can feel like an endless nightmare. These cascading collective crisis events impact the mental health of community members and can lead to feelings of being unsafe. Jeff Gorter, VP of crisis response services at R3 […]