by Shigeko Ito | Feb 19, 2025 | CPTSD and PTSD, Emotional Wellness, Guest Contributor, Recovery
On Valentine’s Day 2025, our 30th wedding anniversary, we celebrated by bringing home an 8-week-old labradoodle puppy. Thirty years together, and we’re still making questionable decisions… like starting all over with a dog infant. I dubbed her my “luvdoodle,” and we...
by Cyndi Bennett | Feb 17, 2025 | Complex PTSD Healing, CPTSD, CPTSD and PTSD, Occupational Mental Health & CPTSD
Fostering Emotional Resilience at Work Have you ever found yourself feeling overwhelmed or emotionally drained at work? If so, you’re not alone. Many of us have experienced moments of dysregulation in the workplace, where our emotions feel out of control, and we...
by Cyndi Bennett | Feb 13, 2025 | Complex PTSD Healing, CPTSD, CPTSD and PTSD, Occupational Mental Health & CPTSD
Introduction As a trauma survivor, navigating the workplace can present unique challenges that others may not fully understand. These challenges can impact our ability to thrive professionally, but it’s important to remember that we are not alone in this journey. In...
by Susan Gold | Feb 12, 2025 | CPTSD and PTSD, Family Estrangement, Guest Contributor, Mental Health Professional, Toxic Relationships
For much of my life and career, I found comfort in the surface narrative—moving through the motions, staying busy, and avoiding deep scrutiny. But now, as the cracks in conventional structures continue to widen, operating on autopilot and chasing distractions no...
by Cyndi Bennett | Jan 29, 2025 | Complex PTSD Healing, CPTSD, CPTSD and PTSD, Occupational Mental Health & CPTSD
Trauma can have a profound impact on our personal and professional lives, and when our boss is coping (or not coping) with trauma, it can create unique challenges in the workplace. As an employee, it’s essential to understand how trauma can affect your boss’s behavior...
by Tracy Guy | Jan 27, 2025 | CPTSD, CPTSD and PTSD, Functional Neurological Disorder, Guest Contributor
Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD) and Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) are two intricate conditions that often intersect, both rooted in the complex interplay between psychological trauma and physical symptoms. Understanding their connection is...
