by Cyndi Bennett | Aug 15, 2024 | Complex PTSD Healing, CPTSD, CPTSD and PTSD, Occupational Mental Health & CPTSD, Workplace Trauma
Introduction As trauma survivors, we often face unique challenges in the workplace, especially when it comes to managing our emotions and navigating difficult situations. Negative self-talk and limiting beliefs can be particularly detrimental to our professional...
by STAR Network | Aug 14, 2024 | CPTSD, Dr. Jamie Huysman, TAR ANON, TAR Network, TAR Tales
Question of the day: Why would the victim of a toxic abusive relationship emotionally bond with the person who is inflicting that harm on them? Unfortunately, the answer to this question is complex and often misunderstood. Trauma bonding can lead to profound...
by Elizabeth Woods | Aug 13, 2024 | CPTSD, CPTSD and PTSD, Guest Contributor
How are you feeling today? Have you just woken up with your first cup of coffee, or are you on your lunch break at work? Maybe you have already had a full day and are relaxing at home with a glass of wine and catching up on personal emails. Wherever you are right now,...
by Cyndi Bennett | Aug 8, 2024 | Complex PTSD Healing, CPTSD, CPTSD and PTSD, Occupational Mental Health & CPTSD, Workplace Trauma
Introduction As trauma survivors, we often feel isolated and alone in our experiences, especially when navigating the challenges of the professional world. We may try to hide our true selves, feelings, and trauma symptoms due to fear and shame, expending a great deal...
by Elizabeth Woods | Aug 7, 2024 | ACEs, Childhood Sexual Abuse, CPTSD, CPTSD and PTSD, Guest Contributor
***TRIGGER WARNING*** The following article discusses traumatic events, including sexual abuse. The word PTSD is often thrown out there into the ether of speech or within news broadcasts as a category for someone who has “mental problems.” It is often used in a...
by Kechi Mourer | Aug 6, 2024 | CPTSD, CPTSD and PTSD, Gaslighting, Guest Contributor
Even though I am a psychology and sociology professor, I couldn’t see the abuse in my own home. It is embarrassing to admit, but I think telling the truth is important. Like so many people who go into careers working with people, I felt somehow; I could change...
