by Elizabeth Woods | Dec 29, 2025 | CPTSD, Guest Contributor, Trauma, Triggers
***TRIGGER WARNING*** This article discusses trauma, including sexual references that may not be appropriate for all. My name is Lizzy, and I am a survivor of unimaginable trauma. I have lived through a childhood of sexual torture and witnessed several murders. Yet...
by Elizabeth Woods | Dec 2, 2025 | CPTSD, Guest Contributor, Triggers
But living in a complex world that has news broadcasting horrific events 24/7 is not easy, no matter how hard we try to avoid the media. The news is everywhere. Did you hear about the war? Isn’t it shocking that he murdered his wife? You hear people talk about...
by Elizabeth Woods | Oct 16, 2025 | CPTSD, CPTSD and PTSD, Guest Contributor, Triggers
How Finding the Right Therapist Was The Best Thing I did. Hey there. How are you doing today? Are you enjoying the weekend? In this article, I’m going to share with you how getting the right therapist was the best thing I did for myself. I am not ashamed to admit that...
by Cyndi Bennett | Jun 4, 2025 | Complex PTSD Healing, CPTSD, CPTSD and PTSD, Occupational Mental Health & CPTSD
Introduction As trauma survivors, we often face unique challenges in the workplace related to managing triggers and intense emotions. The number one request that I get from trauma survivors is to teach them how to manage their workplace triggers. Experiencing triggers...
by Susan Pollard | Mar 12, 2024 | CPTSD, Emotional Wellness, Grief, Guest Contributor, Triggers
A Bit of Background on Grief: Many people think of grief as a reaction to the loss of a person, relationship, pet, or job. Grieving is a whole-body experience; both the body and the mind are involved. People may cry or feel sad, or they may become incredibly angry and...