FSU RISE-Resilience Institute for Strength and Empowerment

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Whether you're a team leader, educator, or simply looking to strengthen your communication skills—we're here to support your growth.

🚀 Discover FSU’s New Connect First Program!
Join us virtually on Wednesday, June 18 at 12:00 PM ET for a free informational session about RISE's innovative Connect First program.

Transform Your Workplace with Connect First Join us virtually on Wednesday, June 18th at 12:00 PM ET for a free informational session about Florida State University's new Connect First program. Learn how evidence-based communication practices can transform workplace culture, enhance psychological safety, and build stronger professional relati...

We're excited to announce that the Florida State University College of Social Work has completed our "Strategies To Achieve Resilience" certification!👏

Through our STAR framework, organizations develop the capacity to identify stress responses, build supportive team cultures, and implement resilience strategies that enhance communication, trust, and effectiveness.

Ready to strengthen your organization's resilience? Contact us at [email protected] or visit www.rise.fsu.edu to begin your certification journey.

For updated info on the FSU Support Center, ways to donate and how to watch the Gathering of Unity Vigil, visit alerts.fsu.edu.

SUPPORT CENTER OPEN SATURDAY, APRIL 19
Florida State University will open a Support Center at the Askew Student Life Center from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, April 19. Students can come in to see Florida Crises Response and the Attorney General’s Office advocate for victims comp, and therapy dogs will be there as well.

SUPPORT FSU STUDENTS AND COMMUNITY
For those looking for a way to support and uplift FSU's community, a gift, no matter the size, can offer comfort and relief to those directly impacted. Your support of the FSU Emergency Fund will help to provide immediate financial support to students and families directly impacted by the tragedy. To donate, visit https://bit.ly/4cXQNTb.

DONATIONS OF GOODS AND SERVICES
The university is not in need of additional resources at this time, however individuals or organizations who are wanting to make donations of goods and services should contact [email protected]. They will contact you directly.

GATHERING OF UNITY VIGIL
Watch the vigil held on April 18 on Langford Green: youtube.com/live/E5i_Cz1yZ1A

✨ Exciting News! ✨
This week, we proudly celebrated the launch of FSU RISE—the Resilience Institute for Strength and Empowerment! 🎉
RISE is dedicated to advancing resilience, awareness, and leadership through professional development programs that empower organizations and teams. This milestone would not have been possible without the visionary leadership of Dr. Karen Oehme Dr. Mimi Graham, whose foundational work has paved the way for our mission.
We were also honored to present the STAR Award ⭐ (Strategies To Achieve Resilience in Organizations) to the Florida State University College of Social Work for their outstanding commitment to fostering resilience within organizations. Their dedication to this work is an inspiration, and we celebrate their achievements in advancing these critical strategies.
Additionally, we are thrilled to announce a new program partnership with Cindy Bigbie, Ph.D. in Connect First, an innovative communication initiative designed to help individuals and businesses foster meaningful connections, enhance leadership, and build collaborative teams.
Thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating this new chapter. We look forward to making a lasting impact together! Angi Yoder-Maina, Ph.D.
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Strong teams start with strong connections! 🤝 Connect First is here to transform your workplace by enhancing communication, strengthening team relationships, and equipping you to navigate challenges—because every relationship matters.

Learn more about Connect First here: https://rise.fsu.edu/our-offerings/connect-first-certification-program and schedule a consultation with our team today!

Did you know physical safety isn't enough to thrive in rough waters? 🌊💙

💡 Trauma-aware leadership transforms workplaces. Every policy, practice, and interaction has the power to heal or harm. Let’s lead with intention and compassion. 🌟

True workplace healing thrives where individual empowerment meets organizational transformation. 🌟 Together, they create lasting solutions—because one without the other is never enough. 💪✨