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 Tonia Cordi | Jan 22, 2025 | Brain Chemistry, CPTSD, Guest Contributor, Shame
Shame shows up in many ways, and it usually starts at home. These shame-based interactions affect a child’s development, sense of self, and ability to become a successful participant in the community and world at large. It’s the wall that stops you from taking risks...
by Roseanne Reilly | Jan 21, 2025 | CPTSD, Guest Contributor, Mindfulness
It’s a question that might stir frustration, sadness, or even anger in the hearts of those carrying the weight of past hurts. Why should the burden of trust fall on us when so much of our pain was shaped by others—by caregivers who couldn’t or didn’t show up as we...
by Rebekah Brown | Jan 20, 2025 | ACEs, CPTSD, Guest Contributor, Mindfulness
~The Intractable Nature of Fear and Anxiety in the life of a childhood trauma survivor Since I can’t possibly know what life is like through another person’s eyes, I can only speak for myself. Having said that, childhood trauma survivors have a lot in...
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 Sophie Bishop | Jan 15, 2025 | Anxiety, Brain Chemistry, Building Resilience in Healing, CPTSD, Depression, Eating Disorders and CPTSD, Guest Contributor, Mental Health Awareness, Self Care, Self-Acceptance, Triggers
Social media is an integral part of our lives now, and while it offers many advantages, it also comes with risks. Research has shown that excessive exposure to social media can contribute to mental health issues and dissatisfaction with body image, which each fuel...
