Scrolling through Instagram recently, I came across a reel that was both triggering and validating for me as a Black woman. The creator of the reel was also a... read more →
Attention to mental health has increased over the last few years, brought on by the collective trauma of the COVID-19 pandemic and the racial trauma of race-based police brutality... read more →
Interest in trauma and resilience in workforce development has grown in recent years, contributing to an increase in workshops, literature, and online resources. Despite growing awareness and availability of... read more →
The Four Question Framework Workplace mental health is a growing concern in most workplaces. One strategy I use to protect my mental health at work by keeping my... read more →
Unpacking toxic stress and trauma and how they relate to workforce development. Toxic stress and trauma are unfortunately common experiences, affecting many individuals’ abilities to succeed in education,... read more →
In discussions on trauma and mental health, the term “resilience” receives mixed reception. In its dictionary definition, resilience refers to a person’s ability to adjust or recover from adversity... read more →
September is Suicide Prevention Month, a time when we come together to raise awareness about suicide and take action to prevent it. Suicide is a serious public health problem... read more →
Imagine this: you're sitting at your desk, fully aware of the looming deadlines, but instead of diving into your work, you find yourself lost in the abyss of a seemingly... read more →
The Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation (DESC) has been a pioneer in the workforce development field, making a significant investment over the last two years to help their staff become more... read more →
CSW has been providing training and organizational coaching on trauma and resilience (T&R) for the Detroit at Work public workforce development system for two years. A critical component of this... read more →
My aunt recently likened grief to the waves of the ocean: sometimes grief shows up as small ripples, while other times it comes as a devastating tidal wave. I was... read more →
Gun violence incidents, such as school shootings, can have a devastating impact on individuals and communities. When a tragedy occurs, it is important to prioritize mental health and take steps... read more →