by Cyndi Bennett | Nov 26, 2025 | CPTSD, CPTSD and PTSD, Occupational Mental Health & CPTSD, Workplace Trauma
Returning to work after a break can be both exciting and daunting. As you step back into the professional world, you might find yourself grappling with feelings of self-doubt and inadequacy — the telltale signs of imposter syndrome. Know that you’re not alone in this...
by Cyndi Bennett | Sep 8, 2025 | CPTSD, Guest Contributor, Occupational Mental Health & CPTSD, Workplace Trauma
Taking time away from work to focus on your mental health is a courageous and necessary step in your healing journey. Now, as you contemplate returning to the workforce, you might feel a mix of emotions — hope, apprehension, determination, and perhaps a touch of...
by Cyndi Bennett | Jan 18, 2024 | CPTSD, CPTSD and PTSD, Guest Contributor, Occupational Mental Health & CPTSD, Workplace Trauma
Today I was thinking about celebrating success and how challenging that can be for trauma survivors. This article will explore why celebrating success may be challenging for trauma survivors and why it is important. Why is celebrating success so challenging? Personal...
by Cyndi Bennett | Nov 16, 2023 | CPTSD, Occupational Mental Health & CPTSD, Workplace Trauma
As a trauma recovery career coach, I get a lot of correspondence from teachers who struggle with doing the job they love while trying to manage the legacy effects of trauma. It is a definite challenge. So today, I want to outline why this is such a challenge and what...
by Cyndi Bennett | Oct 18, 2022 | Complex PTSD Healing, CPTSD, CPTSD and PTSD, Guest Contributor, Occupational Mental Health & CPTSD
One of the questions I get from trauma survivors is whether they are really capable of being a leader. The short answer is an unequivocal “YES, of course.” There are several things that trauma survivors should pay attention to if they want to be good, effective...
