The days of expecting employees to check their humanness at the door are gone. In a world where over 70% of adults have experienced trauma, it is imperative we realize that trauma is affecting our employees, leaders, institutions, and organizations. Yet, when surveyed, most organization fall along the trauma-affected continuum - unaware or avoidant of these impacts. We must move to a trauma-informed, psychologically safe approach to our work environments, policies, practices, and procedures - for both employee and company well-being! Because the statistics are staggering (Click on the image for a full-size rendering):
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Despite a collective hunger for safety and the fact that 70% of people worldwide have experienced at least one traumatic event (and post-pandemic it's safe to say that number is closer to 100%), companies remain largely unaware of the impacts that trauma is having on their employees and their business. The bottom line is we simply cannot ignore this issue anymore. In Section 1 of Safe & Sound: Cultivating a trauma(human)-informed workplace, you'll learn the foundations of a psychologically safe and psychosocially secure workplace, what trauma is, how trauma response shows up, and the human and business cost for why tackling this work is so important. This awareness is foundational to beginning a Safe & Sound journey.
Acknowledgement
Acknowledging the pain and transformation that must occur to ensure these events subside is critical.
Advocacy
Transformation needs a champion
to unite, advocate, and align for
a Safe & Sound environment.
Agreement
Progress thrives on leadership commitment. Clear agreements foster accountability and psychological safety.
Analysis
Identifying gaps through focused analysis and employee input enables strategic plans aligned with Safe & Sound goals
Action
Action teams turn Safe & Sound goals
into reality, building trust through defined steps and collaborative efforts.
Adoption & Assimilation
Thoughtful integration and regular reflection and recognition on the progress makes sure that action creates results.
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ABOUT ANITA
My passion for catalyzing organizations to understand trauma and create psychologically safe environments is fueled by my belief that hiding our humanness hinders individual and organizational success.
As a survivor of childhood trauma with C-PTSD, I’ve navigated the challenges of thriving in unsupportive work environments. This firsthand experience, coupled with my extensive research and consulting work, has equipped me with deep insights into the hidden costs of trauma and the transformative power of creating psychologically safe workplaces.
I’ve witnessed the devastating consequences of unaddressed trauma on individuals and organizations, and I’ve also seen the remarkable resilience and innovation that emerge when employees feel safe and empowered. My passion lies in bridging the gap between these two realities, guiding leaders to embrace trauma-informed practices that unlock the full potential of their workforce.
I hold a B.S. in Psychology from Excelsior University, a Diploma in Global Leadership from The U.N.-Established University of Peace, and certifications as a Trauma-Informed Coach, Chief Well-Being Officer, Holistic Health Coach, CultureTalk Partner, and Strengths Practitioner.