Reconnecting with Your Natural Strengths: A Trauma-Informed Approach

In this episode of the Trauma Wise Career Guide, I explore how trauma can obscure our inherent strengths and why trauma survivors struggle to identify their natural talents. I'll share a gentle framework for awakening your forgotten strengths, differentiating between authentic talents and survival strategies by examining energy impact, recognizing the normalization barrier, and understanding trauma response confusion. I'll also discuss the survival ceiling that limits career fulfillment and provide practical steps to discover your natural abilities. Learn about the importance of creating safety for exploration, noticing energy patterns, and gathering external reflections. Plus, I'll introduce the Contrast Reflection Method, a powerful technique to identify your authentic strengths. Join me, Cyndi Bennett, as we reimagine career development for trauma survivors and discover sustainable energy from work that truly aligns with our genuine strengths.

00:00 Introduction: Trauma and Hidden Talents

00:28 Understanding the Strength Identification Gap

01:19 The Impact of Trauma on Career Navigation

01:58 Discovering Your Natural Strengths

04:24 Differentiating Strengths from Survival Strategies

07:58 A Trauma-Informed Approach to Strength Discovery

09:37 Breaking Through the Survival Ceiling

13:21 The Contrast Reflection Method

16:04 Conclusion and Next Steps

When you're ready, here are 3 ways I can help you grow your career journey:

1. Free trauma-informed career development resources from my website! Visit https://www.cyndibennettconsulting.com for always up-to-date tips.
2. Ready to build a fulfilling career with trauma-informed support? Join The Resilient Career Academy Learning Community, where trauma survivors support each other, share resources, and develop career resilience in a safe, understanding environment
3. Ready for personalized trauma-informed career coaching? Explore my range of virtual coaching packages designed for different stages of your career journey. Visit my website to find the right support for where you are now. [Visit my website: https://www.cyndibennettconsulting.com/1-on-1-coaching]

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