May is nationally recognized as both Mental Health and Trauma Awareness Month. National Trauma Awareness Month sets out to promote awareness of trauma-informed education, resources in prevention. In doing so, I’d like to focus on trauma in the workplace and specifically discuss how to navigate trauma through a strength-based workplace.

Before April comes to a close, I want to highlight April as Autism Awareness Month, a time when the world reflects on the experiences of those with autism and their families.

In today’s workplace—especially in fields that require high levels of collaboration—technical skills alone are not enough to build effective teams. Organizations are increasingly recognizing that emotional intelligence (EQ) plays a critical role in shaping communication, collaboration, and overall team performance.