Parenting Challenges for People with Complex Trauma: From Ferberizing My Baby to “Furberizing” My Puppy (A Personal Case Study)
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...
The Power of Co-Regulation
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...
The Unique Challenges Trauma Survivors Face in the Workplace and How to Overcome Them
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...
Recognizing Characteristics of Toxic Systems
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...