Our workplaces have the power to be spaces where people thrive—not just professionally but as a whole, complex human beings. Yet, for so many, work is where trauma shows up the loudest. Not because they choose it but because our workplaces were not designed to allow for the full breadth of the human experience, and ..read more

Trauma is an octopus. L’dor vador. These Hebrew words, one of the most fundamental tenets of Judaism, translate to “Generation to generation”. —You cannot rush the healing process— “I wanted my mother to love me. Despite all the torture and brutality.” ― Wendy Hoffman, White Witch in a Black Robe: A True Story about Criminal ..read more

People tend to reach out for therapy when they are struggling – often after feeling like they have exhausted all other resources to feel better. The coping mechanisms that once ‘worked’ to manage life and make them feel better, or even just feel less badly, have stopped working. In these trying and scary times, more is needed – feeling like there is nowhere else to turn.  Therapy may feel like a last resort.  ..read more

Introduction Resilience is a crucial skill for everyone navigating the challenges of the professional world, but it is especially vital for trauma survivors. As someone who has experienced trauma, we may face unique obstacles in our career journey, but building resilience can help us overcome these challenges and unlock our full potential for success. In ..read more

Designer IdentityBy Jesse B. Donahue 2024 © Designer identity… you either love me or you don’t. I either love myself or I don’t. I could not love myself for being something or someone I am not. It just couldn’t, shouldn’t, wouldn’t work, and it never did. I have not loved myself for someone that I ..read more

Through years of self-education about parental alienation, two major intertwining inevitabilities exist: Number 1: As harmful as the curse of parental alienation is for millions of parents, child abuse is actively being inflicted upon the child and children. Number 2: Even if a child engages in the difficult task of uncovering the truth and breaking ..read more

We all have the potential to heal and become a better version of ourselves. Sometimes, adverse or abnormal life experiences can disrupt our path to growth and prevent us from healing. Before we can begin (or continue) the journey of healing, we must develop a deeper understanding of how adverse life experiences cause trauma to ..read more

In times of political turmoil, when everything seems uncertain, and the news cycle moves faster than my mind can process the information, I struggle to remember how to center myself. This is mainly due to the chaos I have experienced in times of abuse. My mind becomes triggered, and the fight or flight response envelops ..read more

Who am I? Growing up, I was a child with trust issues due to emotional and physical abuse. Then, at 18, I was assaulted on a date. Trauma often leaves invisible scars. While most physical wounds can heal, mental and emotional wounds run deep. I have faced many traumas in my life and experienced repeated ..read more

Introduction Have you ever felt like your past experiences were holding you back from reaching your full potential in your career? For many trauma survivors, the impact of their experiences can be a silent struggle that affects their professional lives in ways that are often overlooked. In this article, we’ll explore the hidden impact of ..read more