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Addressing Complex Trauma in the Workplace: An Interview with Laura Jarvis Brackett

May 28, 2025 • Anne Brackett • Season 1 • Episode 157

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For many of us in Higher Ed, this semester has risen to the level of traumatic. Now we are used to dealing with trauma to a certain extent, but today I want to tackle a new topic for us - complex trauma. And to do this I’ve invited my sister, Laura Jarvis Brackett, a trauma focused therapist, back to discuss what complex trauma is and how it might be impacting you, your team members, and even your students. Now this is a longer episode, but I given the complex nature of the topic and our current political climate, I think it’s both helpful and warranted. If you stick with it, you’ll absolutely get some great tools to help you and your team better navigate these trying times.

If you’re listening to this podcast, you take your role as a leader seriously. You want to be more effective. You want to lead your team to greater success. And you probably want less stress. This podcast has great information and tips to get you started. But if you’re ready for the next step – one that will give you the guidance and structure to take you to the next level of success – Strengths University has you covered.

Strengths University offers a variety of team services, including in-person and virtual workshops and a group coaching series. We can absolutely discuss Strengths, but we also have a variety of other topics that will give you and your folks the knowledge and support you need to be more productive and even more importantly increase your sense of wellbeing.

Have questions? Email Anne at anne@strengthsuniversity.org or set up a meeting with her HERE.

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