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Case Study: Valparaiso University

Case Study: Valparaiso University

A case study of Valparaiso University embedding Showing Up programming across campus over the course of three years, transforming campus into a culture of supportive care.

Mental Health, Comfort and ConnectionKelly ShannonOctober 11, 2023impact

From the Field: Stories From Our Certified Trainers

From the Field: Stories From Our Certified Trainers

As we enter Spring of 2023, Inspiring Comfort wants to take the opportunity to uplift our Certified Trainers, who are doing incredible work in the field nationwide.

Comfort and Connection, Mental HealthKelly ShannonMarch 15, 2023

From the Field: Stories from our Certified Trainers

From the Field: Stories from our Certified Trainers

Holiday Comfort, Comfort and ConnectionKelly ShannonDecember 14, 2021comfort, from the field, stories, impact

Press Release: Introducing Comfort U

Press Release: Introducing Comfort U

Comfort and ConnectionKelly ShannonNovember 9, 2021Comfort U, Comfort Skills Programming, comfort, Care, connection, colleges, campus, impact

American Association of Suicidology Features Jen Marr on Campus Comfort Segment

American Association of Suicidology Features Jen Marr on Campus Comfort Segment

Inspiring Comfort

Comfort and Connection, Mental Health, Emotional Wellness, Suicide PreventionJen MarrNovember 16, 2020Comfort, Connection, Mental Health, College Mental Health, webinar

The Skill of Comfort Headlines MHANYS Fall Learning Communities

The Skill of Comfort Headlines MHANYS Fall Learning Communities

Inspiring Comfort

Relationships, Comfort and Connection, Mental Health, Suicide Prevention, Emotional WellnessJen MarrNovember 16, 2020Connection, connectedness, resiliency, empathy, kindness, Comfort, webinar

Needing More than Virtual Connections

Needing More than Virtual Connections

The Effects of Social Media and Technology on Teenagers

By Jill Bornstein

Comfort and ConnectionJill BornsteinApril 24, 2019socialmedia, age of loneliness, teenagers and technology

Inspiring is so....inspiring!

Inspiring is so....inspiring!

Mary Perry

Emotional IQ, Mental Health Crisis, Relationships, Comfort and ConnectionMary PerryJuly 1, 2018

Do Words Matter?

Do Words Matter?

Mary Perry

Comfort and Connection, Emotional IQ, Soft Skills, Communication, RelationshipsMary PerryJune 19, 2018

Why Father's Need Comfort Too

Why Father's Need Comfort Too

Jill Bornstein

Soft Skills, Comfort and ConnectionJill BornsteinJune 15, 2018Fathers

Why Experiential Learning Is the Best Way to Obtain The Skill of Giving Comfort

Why Experiential Learning Is the Best Way to Obtain The Skill of Giving Comfort

Jill Bornstein

Comfort and ConnectionJill BornsteinJune 11, 2018Experiential Learning

3 Reasons Why You Should Learn How to Comfort Others

3 Reasons Why You Should Learn How to Comfort Others

Jill Bornstein

Comfort and ConnectionJill BornsteinJune 7, 2018How To Comfort

Broken Heart Syndrome - Is it Real?

Broken Heart Syndrome - Is it Real?

Mary Perry

Comfort and ConnectionMary PerryJune 5, 2018Broken Heart Syndrome

Is Your Helping Helpful? 5 Truths about Misplaced Empathy

Is Your Helping Helpful? 5 Truths about Misplaced Empathy

Jen Marr

Comfort and ConnectionJen MarrMay 14, 2018empathy

It's Awkward

It's Awkward

Jen Marr

Comfort and ConnectionJen MarrApril 23, 2018Awkward ZoneComment