Grief Comes to Work: A Trauma-Informed Perspective
A few months ago, I wrote about grief. About the different kinds of grief we experience throughout our lives. The loss of relationships, friendships,…
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Category: Understanding Trauma
Transgenerational Trauma: Sometimes We Inherit More Than Eye Colour
When we think about inheritance, we often think about physical traits. Our smile.Our eyes.The way we laugh. But sometimes, what gets passed down isn’t…
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When “Difficult” Is Actually Disconnected
We are quick to describe people as difficult. Difficult to engage.Difficult to manage.Difficult to support.Difficult to work with. But what if difficult is not…
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The People Who Made Us
When we think about the people who shaped our lives, our minds often go to the obvious ones. Parents.Partners.Children.Family. But lately I’ve found myself…
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Vicarious Trauma vs Secondary Trauma: What’s the Difference?
Maybe you’ve been telling yourself you’re just tired. That it’s been a long week.Too many conversations.Too many things to hold. But this feels different,…
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The Protective Beliefs We Carry After Trauma
Learning to Trust What Feels Safe After everything we’ve carried,safety doesn’t always feel the way people expect it to. It’s not always calm.It’s not…
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How Trauma Shapes Workplace Behaviour and Emotional Safety
From Childhood Play to Quiet Companions When we were children, shadows were something playful. We chased them on pavements, stretched them long in the…
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The Quiet Signs of Emotional Exhaustion and Burnout
The quiet signals we Miss When People Are Struggling In most workplaces, people rarely say, “I’m not okay.” Not because they’re dishonest.Not because they…
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Trauma Impact: The Need to Be Seen
When trauma teaches us to survive by pleasing For a long time, I thought I was just kind.Accommodating.Reliable.The one who would stay late.The one…
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Grieving the People We’ve Lost
Grieving the People We’ve Lost — Including the Ones We Used to BePeople often think grief happens in one moment — when someone dies.…
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