By Dr. Erlange Elisme, DSW | Behavioral Health Consultant, Trauma-Informed Leadership Strategist BIPOC mental health at work rarely gets discussed the way it should, even during July’s Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) Mental Health Month, also known as…
A Trauma-Informed Reflection on Trust, Leadership, and Repair By Dr. Erlange Elisme, DSW The relationship between Haiti and the diaspora is often described in terms of money, distance, and politics. Many conversations about Haiti move quickly toward leadership, corruption, strategy,…
By Dr. Erlange Elisme, DSW When dedicated clinicians burn out, the cause usually lives in the system around them, not inside them. The U.S. Surgeon General named this plainly in 2022: burnout is a workplace problem that calls for organizational…
What Trauma-Informed Leadership Actually Means Trauma-informed leadership is not about becoming softer. It is about becoming safer, clearer, and more sustainable under pressure. Leaders often misunderstand this distinction. They picture warmth without boundaries, empathy without accountability, or endless patience that…
By Dr. Erlange Elisme, DSW | April 6, 2026 Your organization added mental health days. You brought in a yoga instructor for a lunch session. Someone suggested a gratitude wall in the break room. And the team smiled politely,…
How Survival Shapes the Nervous System and What It Takes to Heal By Dr. Erlange Elisme, DSW | Elisme Consulting Services LLC Survival often teaches the body and mind how to stay alert, protected, and prepared. Healing begins when there…
Reclaim Your Energy: A Trauma-Informed Approach to Burnout Recovery If you’re feeling emotionally drained, cynical, or like you’re running on empty despite your best efforts, you’re not alone—and it’s not your fault. Burnout affects nearly half of all workers today,…