Think Differently with Dr. Theresa Haskins Creating a Trauma-Informed Workplace
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Sep 26, 2023 Join Alla Weinberg, a culture design expert and CEO of Spoken Wheel, as she dives into creating trauma-informed workplaces. Discover how psychological safety is crucial in combating trauma culture and fostering inclusivity. Alla discusses the link between empathy in leadership and workplace productivity and highlights the importance of flexibility amid rising stress levels. Learn actionable strategies to build trust and support neurodiversity, and explore the body's role in processing trauma for a healthier workplace culture.
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Alla's Trauma Journey
- Alla Weinberg discovered she has complex trauma (CPTSD) stemming from adverse childhood experiences.
- This realization helped her understand her workplace reactions and coping mechanisms.
Trauma's Prevalence
- Trauma is more common than people realize, and many workplace behaviors are actually trauma coping mechanisms.
- Understanding this can improve workplace interactions and reduce misunderstandings.
Workplace Traumas
- Alla experienced sexism and harassment in the tech industry, causing trauma.
- Other traumas include racialized trauma, exclusion due to neurodiversity, and layoff-related stress.