by Carolyn Ross | Mar 14, 2024 | Blog
Empowering diverse teams begins by recognizing the nuanced experiences of every individual and deploying transformative trauma-informed leadership. Leaders who adopt this approach pave the way for a culture of empathy, understanding and resilience, all of which are...
by Carolyn Ross | Feb 9, 2024 | Blog, Carolyn Ross MD, DEI Consultant, Mental health in the workplace, mental health keynote speaker, Trauma-informed leadership
Effectively identifying and addressing trauma in the workplace is the first step in deploying inspirational and influential leadership. Understanding team dynamics and the profound impact of trauma on mental health is essential for implementing effective wellness...
by Carolyn Ross | Jan 17, 2024 | Blog, Carolyn Ross MD, DEI Consultant, intergenerational trauma, Mental health in the workplace, Trauma-informed leadership
In today’s workplace, leaders are beginning to increasingly recognize the transformative power of acknowledging childhood struggles and understanding how they remain with us through adulthood. Almost everyone holds onto past trauma at some level, and the negative...
by Carolyn Ross | Aug 25, 2023 | DEI Consultant, DEI efforts, effects of trauma, Mental health in the workplace, substance-induced disorders, Trauma-informed leadership
Every individual brings with them their unique relationship and perspective on race, trauma and substance abuse wherever they go. Some may display their feelings with pride while others hide them out of shame or fear. Regardless of how one manages their...
by Carolyn Ross | Jun 13, 2023 | Blog, DEI efforts, DEI in the workplace, Trauma-informed leadership
Adverse experiences, especially those that occur during childhood, eventually become woven into the very fabric of our being. Enduring traumatic situations ultimately affects one’s perspective, thoughts, emotions and interactions. We take our trauma with us....