by Cyndi Bennett | Sep 15, 2025 | CPTSD, CPTSD and PTSD, Occupational Mental Health & CPTSD, Workplace Trauma
As trauma survivors, many of us have become experts at pushing through discomfort at work. We’ve learned to override our body’s signals, power through overwhelming situations, and keep going no matter what. While this ability to persevere has helped us survive, it can...
by Cyndi Bennett | Aug 21, 2025 | CPTSD, Occupational Mental Health & CPTSD, PTSD, Workplace Trauma
As trauma survivors navigating the professional world, many of us have experienced those moments when work feels utterly overwhelming or, conversely, when we feel disconnected and numb. These experiences are often related to our “window of tolerance,” a concept that’s...
by Cyndi Bennett | Jul 7, 2025 | CPTSD, Occupational Mental Health & CPTSD, PTSD, Workplace Trauma
As trauma survivors, many of us are all too familiar with the feeling of being alone, even in a crowded room. This sense of isolation can be particularly challenging in the workplace, where we often feel pressure to “fit in” or “act normal.” I’ve been there and want...
by Cyndi Bennett | Jul 1, 2025 | CPTSD, Occupational Mental Health & CPTSD, PTSD, Trauma-Informed, Workplace Trauma
As trauma survivors, many of us find traditional networking events overwhelming, anxiety-inducing, or even triggering. The loud environments, forced small talk, and pressure to “put yourself out there” can feel at odds with our need for safety and control. However,...
by Cyndi Bennett | Jun 24, 2025 | CPTSD, CPTSD and PTSD, Workplace Trauma
When we think about trauma, we often picture it as something that stays at home when we clock in for work. But for many of us, trauma isn’t just a personal issue — it’s a silent companion that follows us into the office, the shop floor, or wherever our work takes us....
