This presentation at the Niagara University Mobbing Conference shares findings from a study I conducted on the physical and mental health of pregnant workers and their babies in abusive workplaces. "M.O.M. (Mobbing on Maternity) Leave" is a clarion call for OBGYN who often ask pregnant patients "Is anyone hurting you at home" to also ask "Is anyone hurting you at work." https://youtu.be/G_krsQFSbek?si=IwU_RTFJNwcyNTEA

In this Power Leader Podcast with @Diah Ramesh, I discuss my work as an Expert Witness in employment law cases involving workplace trauma. We cover what employers should know about abused employee's health data as a marker of extreme work-related psychological stress and trauma, what employees need to know about Stress Induced Analgesia, and high achievers need to know about Tall Poppy Syndrome.

There is now way to work trauma recovery without processing the pain of institutional and often interpersonal betrayal. There is no shortcut but there are many somatic practices that can ease the pain just enough to get you to the next stage of healing. With the right support you can even achieve professional post traumatic growth. Crying is a natural way to detox the body, release feel good hormones oxytocin and endorphins relieving physical and mental pain, complete stress response cycles, and engage support from others.

Recovery from workplace trauma is not possible with ongoing threats of abuse. We cannot heal the hurt in our minds while our bodies brace for the next institutional betrayal. Illegal terminations are actually golden tickets with the right legal advice. Many employment attorneys give free consultation calls- visit the National Employment Lawyers Association to find an attorney. https://engagement.nela.org/NELA/NELA/findalawyer.aspx

Are you being psychologically abused at work and wondering if you should stay with the devil you know because the next job might be just as bad? When weighing the pros and cons beware of stress induced analgesia which can throw off your risk assessment.