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 Danica Alison | Apr 30, 2025 | Building Resilience in Healing, Childhood Sexual Abuse, Complex PTSD Healing, CPTSD, CPTSD and Inner Child Work, Emotional Wellness, Grief, Guest Contributor, Post Traumatic Growth, PTSD, Recovery, Self-Acceptance, Trauma
No one brings you a casserole when you’re grieving the childhood you didn’t have. There’s no funeral for the loss of safety or a sense of belonging. No sympathy cards arrive when the dreams you clung to slowly unravel. And no one tells you what to do when you...
by Amanda Ann Gregory | Mar 26, 2025 | CPTSD and PTSD, Guest Contributor
Certain books have become required reading for every trauma-informed mental health clinician and survivor of complex trauma. Dr. Judith Herman’s Trauma and Recovery, Dr. Nadine Burke Harris’ The Deepest Well, Dr. Bruce Perry and Maia Szalavitz’s The Boy Who Was Raised...
by Cyndi Bennett | Sep 18, 2024 | CPTSD, Occupational Mental Health & CPTSD
Anxiety, a common and natural human emotion, can sometimes overstay its welcome, impacting various aspects of our lives and our careers. From the subtle nervousness before an important meeting to the overwhelming feelings that disrupt daily functioning, anxiety...
