United Association Leads the Way: A National Model for Peer Allyship in Construction
Confession: I did not know who Robbie Williams was.
Meanwhile, the rest of the world: “You mean THE Robbie Williams??” Yes. That one. Pop megastar. International heartthrob. Somehow missed that memo.
(Sorry, Robbie. I must've been living under a rock -- or probably just buried in my graduate school studies in the ‘90s).
I stumbled upon the MOCO Museum while in London last month and left emotionally tangled in a sweater of mental health truth-telling and neon honesty.
For Those Left Behind
You might feel relief… and guilt. Maybe even resentment, confusion, or fear about what’s next.
What’s also common but rarely talked about: Workplace Survivor Syndrome. It's when guilt, anxiety, and hyper-competition kick in after layoffs—often leading people to go into “self-protection” mode.
Here’s how to take care of yourself—and your integrity—through the aftermath.
Losing a client to suicide can be devastating personally to a therapist, but professionally, there also can be many unforeseen consequences. The emotional toll is often compounded by systemic issues within the mental health field that can transform a tragic event into a potentially career-ending one.
Veterans face unique mental health challenges that too often go under-addressed, from military sexual trauma and transitional stress to the long-term impact of PTSD. These experiences don’t just affect mental well-being—they can shape every aspect of a Veteran’s life, from personal relationships to reintegration into civilian roles. Yet there is reason to be hopeful: today, more than ever, there’s a focus on empowering Veterans as community and workplace mental health leaders. With evolving peer support programs and resources designed to remove cultural and financial barriers, we’re seeing real progress in providing accessible, culturally competent mental health care. By positioning Veterans at the forefront of these initiatives, we can harness their resilience and leadership, creating stronger communities and workplaces while ensuring they receive the support they deserve.
Without fail, a person seeking treatment for PTSD will come into my office and say something along the lines of, “Well, other people have had it worse. I should be over it by now.” This is the convincing trap of posttraumatic stress...
