Cyndi Bennett

Understanding Your Professional Window of Tolerance: Signs You’re Moving Out of Your Optimal Zone at Work

by Cyndi Bennett | Sep 15, 2025 | CPTSD, CPTSD and PTSD, Occupational Mental Health & CPTSD, Workplace Trauma

As trauma survivors, many of us have become experts at pushing through discomfort at work. We’ve learned to override our body’s signals, power through overwhelming situations, and keep going no matter what. While this ability to persevere has helped us survive, it can...

Easing Back In: Part-time and Flexible Work Options for Trauma Survivors

by Cyndi Bennett | Sep 8, 2025 | CPTSD, Guest Contributor, Occupational Mental Health & CPTSD, Workplace Trauma

Taking time away from work to focus on your mental health is a courageous and necessary step in your healing journey. Now, as you contemplate returning to the workforce, you might feel a mix of emotions — hope, apprehension, determination, and perhaps a touch of...

5 New Ways to Make Your Work Environment Support Your Healing Journey

by Cyndi Bennett | Sep 1, 2025 | CPTSD, CPTSD and PTSD, Guest Contributor, Occupational Mental Health & CPTSD, Workplace Trauma

As trauma survivors, we know all too well how our surroundings can profoundly impact our healing journey. Our work environment, where we spend a significant portion of our days, is no exception. It can either be a source of stress that hinders our recovery or a...

Understanding Your Window of Tolerance: A Career Survival Guide for Trauma Survivors

by Cyndi Bennett | Aug 21, 2025 | CPTSD, Occupational Mental Health & CPTSD, PTSD, Workplace Trauma

As trauma survivors navigating the professional world, many of us have experienced those moments when work feels utterly overwhelming or, conversely, when we feel disconnected and numb. These experiences are often related to our “window of tolerance,” a concept that’s...

5 Signs You’re Outside Your Window of Tolerance at Work (And What to Do About It)

by Cyndi Bennett | Aug 14, 2025 | CPTSD, Guest Contributor, Occupational Mental Health & CPTSD, Workplace Trauma

For trauma survivors in the workplace, moments of overwhelming stress can suddenly render even routine tasks daunting. These instances often indicate that we’ve exceeded our emotional capacity — what experts call our “window of tolerance.” Recognizing the early...

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