Bullies, Bosses, and Psychopaths
Dr. Sandra Bloom and Sarah Yanosy explain some of the reasons for various antisocial behaviors and what they look like in children and adults. On this topic, they discuss the four “dark traits” and what happens when individuals possessing these traits infiltrate our organizations and systems. Finally, the hosts describe the concept of a social […]
Intersections of Trauma Responsiveness and Anti-Racism
Dr. Sandra Bloom and Sarah Yanosy discuss the wounds of othering widely experienced by BIPOC and offer guidelines for having safe and effective discussions about race. Drawing connections between trauma-reactive organizations and systems that rely on white supremacy, they conclude with strategies to disrupt those destructive systemic patterns and create organizations that truly value and […]
The Social Construction of Cruelty
Dr. Sandra Bloom and Sarah Yanosy explain the various social constructs that act as the driving force behind most human suffering today. Diving into the history of humankind, they offer research and evidence to support the fact that the human way of life was once largely peaceful, and suggest some explanations for the social de-evolution […]
Repairing Wounds with Justice
Dr. Sandra Bloom and Sarah Yanosy consider the impact of collective, historical, and cultural trauma in our society and their cumulative effects on multiple populations.
A Healthy Society?
Dr. Sandra Bloom and Sarah Yanosy address the crisis of workplace health and wellbeing, noting the interconnectedness of social, economic, personal, and job stress.
Democracy as Trauma Informed Practice
Dr. Bloom and Ms. Yanosy detail how developing democratic skills can function as an antidote to the effects of trauma and adversity on any scale.
Changing Thought Habits with Double Loop Learning
Dr. Bloom and Ms. Yanosy provide an in-depth look at double loop learning and what makes it an essential part of trauma informed practice.
Protecting Ourselves and Our Staff from Vicarious Trauma
Dr. Bloom and Ms. Yanosy advocate for the integration of our emotional brain with our logical brain in order to unlock more effective ways of thinking and problem solving.
Managing Complexity
Dr. Bloom and Ms. Yanosy highlight six components of managing complexity in living systems that all leaders should be aware of.
A Compass for Change: SELF
Dr. Bloom and Ms. Yanosy explain how the SELF acronym helps people impacted by trauma and adversity make sense of their experiences and pave a path toward healing and recovery.