3 Tips to Help Co-Workers Struggling With Trauma
When you are personally dealing with trauma and mental health, your workplace can be a toxic place.
Now consider that the entire world is undergoing a tough experience and this can be very difficult and stressful for everyone.
Personal Trauma Trauma is the name of the game. As a child I grew up in all of it. My parents were divorced when I was born. My dad was physically abusing my sister and I.
Trauma and the Workplace Currently our world is dealing with a hugely traumatic and life changing experience. Many people have lost their jobs, some are furloughed, others are essential and are working in a social atmosphere that is scary.
Befriend Them: I felt so alone while I was going through my depression. I would miss work and then come back and instead of people asking me what was going on, they would talk about me behind my back and make me feel even more worthless.
Check In On Them: If they are not at work, text, call, email. Check in on your co-workers. Let them know that you care, that you are there for them. Remember to just treat everyone the way you want to be treated.
Therapy Referral: There are amazing therapists available and my number one piece of advice is to have you or your co-worker speak to someone.