PTSD

Workplace PTSD often develops after prolonged exposure to toxic environments, harassment, bullying, exploitation, or sudden traumatic incidents like public humiliation or wrongful termination. Even after leaving the job, reminders of that environment can reawaken physical and emotional distress. These triggers can appear in subtle, everyday moments, often catching you off guard. Recognizing them helps you […]

When you’ve been through trauma or chronic stress, your nervous system may get stuck in a pattern of survival—fight, flight, or freeze. Even when there’s no immediate danger, your body may still respond as if it’s under threat. Polyvagal Theory gives us a roadmap back to ventral vagal, the state of calm, connection, and safety.

Trauma lives in the body—not just in your memories or thoughts. You might feel calm intellectually, yet still jump at loud noises, struggle with connection, or feel chronically on edge or shut down. Polyvagal Theory helps explain why this happens and offers a roadmap to healing—one that starts with safety, not strategy. Developed by Dr.