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Supporting Neurodivergent Employees: It’s a Joint Responsibility

Supporting Neurodivergent Employees: It’s a Joint Responsibility

Brooke Trenwith
Published on: 14/04/2026

We talk a lot about the ‘what’ and the ‘why’ of neurodiversity in the workplace, but today I want to dig into the how’ - specifically, the responsibilities we share when supporting Neurodivergent (ND) employees who have Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria.

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Your RSD Rescue Plan: A Guide for When the Spirals Hit

Your RSD Rescue Plan: A Guide for When the Spirals Hit

Brooke Trenwith
Published on: 14/03/2026

Most neurodiverse individuals have been there. That sudden, visceral punch to the gut when a friend’s tone feels slightly ‘off, or an email from a boss lands with a vague subject line. For many, this isn't just ‘sensitivity’ - it's Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD).

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Trauma-Informed Practice vs. Performative 'Wokeness': Regulating the System, Not Just the Language

Trauma-Informed Practice vs. Performative 'Wokeness': Regulating the System, Not Just the Language

Brooke Trenwith
Published on: 14/02/2026

In our rush to create psychologically safe and inclusive environments, I’m seeing a concerning trend in organisations. There is a growing confusion between genuine trauma-informed practice and what is often termed ‘wokeness.’

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Navigating the 'COVID Cohort': 10 Key Points for Teachers and Targeted Strategies

Navigating the 'COVID Cohort': 10 Key Points for Teachers and Targeted Strategies

Brooke Trenwith
Published on: 14/11/2025

The cohort of students who spent their crucial early developmental years during the profound social disruption of the COVID-19 pandemic presents a unique, widespread, and systemic challenge to educators.

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