Workplace Trauma

If you dread Monday mornings not because of the work but because of the mind games, you aren't "burned out." You are being targeted. Workplace gaslighting is the silent career killer. It doesn't look like abuse; it looks like "performance management." It looks like moving goalposts, credit stolen in meetings, and feedback designed to dismantle your confidence rather than improve your work. If you constantly ask yourself, Am I losing my competence? or Why can't I just get this right? you are likely stuck in a "Shrink to Fit" professional dynamic. In these environments, your "growth" is ...

From the powerhouse author of  The Memo, the essential self-help book for women of color to heal—and thrive—in the workplace In workplaces nationwide, women of color need frank talk and honest advice on how to deal with microaggressions, heal from racialized trauma, and find relief from...

Her blending shadows meet his blinding spotlight, their romance unraveling under the public's unblinking eye. I never dreamed when I accepted a makeup artist job on a blockbuster movie set that I would catch the attention of Evan Hutchinson, the charming British heartthrob. Through a series of events, I find myself employed as Evan’s personal makeup artist. I’ve been telling myself this was arranged solely for my career advancement. But I’m learning that’s not exactly true—especially after Evan kisses me, then asks me out. Before long, we’re falling for each other. Filming takes...

An expert on youth and youth culture, McKee shares his own heart-rending story and offers a sobering glimpse into the rapidly changing world of bullies, bystanders, and the bullied while providing helpful ways to connect with these kids, open doors of dialogue, and give them the encouragement they need and the validation they're searching for...too often in all the wrong places.    

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the This Man series comes a tantalizing romance that begs the question: what would you do if you fell in love with someone you can't have? Annie has never experienced the "spark" with a guy—the kind of instant chemistry that steals your breath...

It was only supposed to be one night… Broke and down on her luck, Shea has a new job as a waitress in a fantasy show nightclub and can’t resist the lure of sleeping on one of the prop beds. Unknown to her, the enigmatic boss is watching her. Travis, always the voyeur, finds himself unsatisfied with just watching, and has to have Shea for himself. Two people–one desperate, one broken, both hopelessly alone. Until now. But will a dark secret be the tragedy their passion can’t overcome? Includes bonus story, Enticed.

Career coach and holistic healer Mandy Tang understands the growing number of people who are facing unprecedented challenges in the job market and longing to experience joy, creativity, and authenticity at work. Having healed her own career wounds and carved out her dream life, she offers a beacon of hope to all those who are burned-out, stressed-out, dealing with a toxic boss, or otherwise seeking refuge from the storms of corporate America.

Every organization from any sector can benefit from becoming trauma-informed. Trauma-informed workplaces understand and recognize the presence of trauma, acknowledge the role trauma can play in a person’s life, and promote work environments that support the individual and collective well-being of all staff and clients. They create a sense of belonging, connection, and safety through their attitudes, policies, and practices. As a result of these practices, organizations that are trauma-informed are more resilient and better equipped to achieve their missions.

Amina Wells never planned on becoming a nanny. But when she takes the job caring for billionaire Grant Wilder’s grieving niece, she finds herself drawn into a world of glittering penthouses, whispered gossip—and a man who terrifies her as much as he tempts her. Grant lives for control. For order. For keeping his emotions locked behind boardroom walls. But Amina is nothing like the polished women in his world. She’s sunshine and music, the one person who can reach through his armor… and the only one who can soothe the little girl who’s become his entire world. Their connection is ...

This critical resource gives managers, HR, and anyone who may come into contact with someone in trauma—including workplace violence, harassment, assault, illness, addiction, fraud, bankruptcy, and more—the tools they need to be prepared for what lies ahead. This book is crucial for every...

Harness the power of breathwork with this compassionate, healing guide for Black women. As a Black woman, Jasmine Marie knows the impact that intergenerational trauma and systemic racism have had—and continue to have—on her community. Those experiences, along with her own journey through...

What happens when a manic-optimist event planner hires the town's most stubbornly gruff contractor? A grumpy-sunshine renovation that might just tear down all our walls. Molly I just bet my entire life savings—and my four best friends' money—on a rotting Victorian mansion. We are turning the Everhart Estate into Juniper Springs' premier wedding venue, even if the sagging front porch actively wants me dead. I have color-coded spreadsheets, a tight Labor Day deadline, and a desperate need to prove I'm not a failure after a career-ending disaster in Chicago. But the only certified ...

The Toxic Boss How Bad Leadership Destroys Teams — and How Great Leaders Rise Above the Chaos Every workplace has one. The micromanager. The bully. The narcissist. The credit‑stealer. The boss who turns a thriving environment into a place of anxiety, confusion, and dysfunction. But what if you could finally understand why toxic leaders exist, how they operate, and—most importantly—how to protect yourself and your team from their destructive behaviors? The Toxic Boss is a powerful and eye‑opening guide written for professionals at every level—frontline employees, new supervisors,...

He's the grump with a shattered past. She's the sunshine determined to put him back together—if his demons don't break them both first. I don’t do smiles. I don’t do team bonding, calendar shoots, or charity events. I play hockey. I stay out of the spotlight. After what happened, I learned two things: never get close enough to get burned and trust is just another word for weakness. Then Lily Thompson storms into my life—PR sunshine wrapped in floral dresses and relentless optimism. Her job? Drag me, the resident grump, into her world of photo ops and feel-good content. Her goal? ...

Two years ago he vanished without a word. Now the only way back to the game—and to her—runs straight through the woman he left behind. Goaltender Noah Nakamura has turned silence into armor. They call him Zen for the calm he wears like a mask, but the stillness hides a fault line: when the clock winds down and the noise peaks, his body relives the night that nearly cost him everything. One protected tryout with the Seattle Skates is all that stands between him and the end of his career. To earn his place, Noah has to do the one thing he swore he never would—say the truth out loud. He ...

AMONG BULLIES A Memoir of Trauma, Survival, and the Courage to Heal How do you heal when the people who hurt you were the same people you loved? Born into a family of sixteen children, Julieta learned early that survival often wears the face of love. She learned to stay quiet when speaking felt dangerous. She learned to endure when leaving seemed impossible. She learned to make herself small in a world that repeatedly taught her that her needs mattered less than everyone else's. But survival comes at a cost. In this powerful and deeply moving memoir, Julieta takes readers through a lifetime...

Trapped on the Corporate Plantation: The Hidden Slavery of Modern Workplaces by Terrence Ammons What if the 9-to-5 hustle is just a modern-day plantation—where the chains are invisible, but the control is real? In this bold, raw, and unfiltered book, Terrence Ammons exposes the ugly truth about corporate America. From fear-based leadership and surveillance to performative diversity and gig economy exploitation, he reveals how today’s workplace is built on systemic control, economic bondage, and emotional burnout. With the soul of a truth-teller and the heart of a revolutionary, Ammons ...

Lennon Wells and Beckham Sullivan should have been perfect for each other. Both vulnerable, both striving to please difficult families, and both broken by the past. Going from friends to lovers seemed inevitable. So did a bad ending. They thought—they hoped—they’d never see each other again. Years later, bad luck or fate, Lennon and Beckham find themselves working for the same magazine. The wounds are still raw, but the chemistry is there. Then they’re forced to work together on a project.

In today's fast-paced and competitive workplaces, many individuals face significant challenges that can result in trauma, stress, and emotional strain. If you've experienced workplace trauma or want to support others who have this comprehensive guide is for you. Inside, you'll discover: Types and Impact of Workplace Trauma: Learn to recognize different forms of workplace trauma and understand how they affect individuals and organizations. Coping Strategies and Healing Techniques: Explore effective coping mechanisms, self-care practices, and therapeutic approaches to manage trauma symptoms ...

One struggling single mom resorts to hiring an online Dom to know what it feels like for someone to take care of her for once—only to realize he’s the rugged lumbersnack leading her kid’s summer camp. Lindsey Clark is a single mom doing her best to stay afloat. Between nursing shifts and...