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...
by Cyndi Bennett | Jan 23, 2025 | CPTSD, CPTSD and PTSD, Occupational Mental Health & CPTSD, Workplace Trauma
This week, I experienced an interesting situation at work where our senior executive announced he had accepted a position outside of our company for family and personal reasons. I observed various reactions from people at all levels, which made me think about how...
by Cyndi Bennett | Jan 16, 2025 | Complex PTSD Healing, CPTSD, CPTSD and PTSD, Occupational Mental Health & CPTSD
A Trauma Survivor’s Guide to the Workplace Introduction For trauma survivors, navigating the complex power dynamics in the workplace can be a daunting and triggering experience. Hierarchical structures, authority figures, and interpersonal relationships can all evoke...
by Cyndi Bennett | Jan 9, 2025 | Complex PTSD Healing, CPTSD, CPTSD and PTSD, Occupational Mental Health & CPTSD
Have you ever heard those words coming out of your mouth? I have. Those are the very words I asked myself when, at 51 years old, a zip file of repressed memories of childhood trauma flooded my consciousness and overwhelmed my nervous system. I was a Senior Vice...
