Tag Archives: employment
When the Boss Plays Mind Games: A Case Study in Blame, Power, and Gaslighting
About 15 years ago, I left one of only two jobs I ever had that offered a living wage and benefits. I didn’t choose to leave. My boss had a political agenda, and I became a target. I was the … Continue reading
Posted in Abuse
Tagged district supervisor, employment, Fairfax County VA, gaslighting, mind games, political favor, Supervisor, truth, verbal abuse, Virginia, work
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Lessons from Iceland’s Four-Day Week: Work Less, Connect More
An article about Iceland’s nationwide shift to a four-day workweek paints a compelling picture of how systemic change can influence not just productivity and job satisfaction, but overall health, social connection, and collective well-being. From an interpersonal neurobiology (IPNB) perspective, … Continue reading
Posted in Well-being
Tagged 4-day work week, biological needs, employment, Iceland, IPNB, money, productivity, work, working conditions, workplace
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The Most Predatory Systems in America
In America today, several systems are notoriously predatory because they extract resources–money, labor, health, or dignity–from people without providing safety, care, or fairness in return. These systems often target the most vulnerable while shielding those with wealth and power. Here … Continue reading
Posted in Predators, Systems
Tagged abuse, Behavioral Health, big pharma, Black, child welfare, children, criminal, disabled, employment, healthcare, housing, immigration, indigenous, labor, legal, Mental Health, migrants, poor, predators, predatory, predatory systems, real estate, surveillance, tech, welfare, workforce
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Burnout is an Environmental Condition
From an IPNB perspective, burnout can be viewed as an environmental illness. It arises when the demands and stressors from a person’s environment—whether work, relationships, or social pressures—exceed their capacity to cope and recover. This imbalance, combined with insufficient support, … Continue reading
Posted in Mental Health
Tagged burnout, employment, interpersonal neurobiology, IPNB, job, Mental Health, Stress, work
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