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The impact of trauma on the workplace

This isn’t about traumatic events (like workplace violence) that happen in the workplace. This is about what people bring with them to the workplace. ...more

Trauma

April 24, 2024•2 min read

The Power of Labeling

What difference does the label of a diagnosis make if the person is functioning well enough to be self-supporting, maintain relationships, contribute to society, and participate in meaningful activiti... ...more

Trauma

April 17, 2024•1 min read

Artificial Intelligence and healthcare? This could be scary…

Artificial Intelligence. It's a powerful tool. And yet, for all of its benefits in terms of being able to act as if it's speeding up our thinking and our productivity, there are some challenges that w... ...more

Trauma

April 10, 2024•1 min read

A Rash of Kindness

I walked into a candy store to buy a few (only 4) chocolate covered cherries, and the woman who waited on me had the most beautiful pattern in her braids. I complimented her on it, and asked if the pa... ...more

Trauma

April 03, 2024•1 min read

Universal Exposure, Unique Reaction

A couple of weeks ago I talked about the Trauma Olympics and I proposed that we all adopt this perspective: universal exposure with unique reaction. ...more

Trauma

March 27, 2024•1 min read

Only a safe bird sings

Ever thought about that? Birds go silent when there is danger. ...more

Trauma

March 20, 2024•1 min read

Stop the Olympics (Trauma Olympics, that is)

I’m sure you’ve experienced this: “my trauma’s worse than yours,” ...more

Trauma

March 13, 2024•1 min read

“Quiet Quitters”?

I get a little annoyed by pundits who slam workers and toss the phrase “quiet quitting” about as an insult to workers ...more

Trauma

March 06, 2024•2 min read

Why Quiet Quitters Quit: Self-Protection

We say we value employee loyalty, yet we devalue the employee’s value to themselves. ...more

Change ,Resilience &Trauma

February 28, 2024•1 min read

Quit Telling Everybody Everything! (Part 2)

We get taught to tell everyone everything. Is it really that helpful? If I feel urgency in my being to relieve myself of my story, I may feel better-- ...more

Trauma

February 21, 2024•1 min read

Quit Telling Everybody Everything! (Part 1)

Transparency. Authenticity. Boundaries. Yeah, all those--and civility, courtesy and kindness. We’re all for these. Except when it means: ...more

Trauma

February 14, 2024•2 min read

My Surname is “Power”

Yes, my surname is “Power.” I was born with it. I’ve grown up and grown older with it. It is a blessing and a responsibility for which I am sometimes not prepared. ...more

Trauma

February 07, 2024•1 min read

…Paid Relationships

Juicy title, no? I suspect there’ll be some ruffled feathers. I only ask that you consider the perspective. ...more

Trauma

January 31, 2024•1 min read

Pills, Prisons and..

Often times we need pills (or prison) because of things that have happened in life, whether they are so big we thought we might die or maybe thought we’d lose our minds. ...more

Trauma

January 24, 2024•1 min read

“… But they’re Lazy and Careless!”

Well, some are. A lot aren’t. And it sure feels like they have to learn a lot about motivation and performance when they’re in the workplace. Um… so do the people who hire them. ...more

Trauma

January 17, 2024•2 min read