Wellbeing & Recovery

Psychosocial risk is the risk of psychological or physical harm arising from exposure to psychosocial hazards at work. These hazards can come from how work is designed or managed, the working environment, or workplace behaviours and interactions.   

Examples include high job demands, poor support, low job control, lack of role clarity, traumatic events or material, violence and aggression, workplace bullying, sexual harassment and poor workplace relationships.  

The impact can range from stress, fatigue and reduced functioning to anxiety, depression, sleep disorders and, in some circumstances, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).  

This is why psychosocial risk is not simply an individual wellbeing issue — it is an organisational health and safety responsibility.

Yes. Exposure to psychosocial hazards can, in some circumstances, lead to traumatic psychological responses. This may occur following a serious workplace incident, violence or aggression, sexual harassment, bullying, or direct or indirect exposure to traumatic events or material. 

Not everyone exposed to psychosocial risk will experience trauma. The impact depends on the nature, severity and duration of the exposure, as well as the individual and organisational context.

This is why early recognition, psychological safety and appropriate organisational support matter — not only during an incident, but also in the period that follows.

Post-traumatic growth cannot be promised or forced. For some people, it may emerge over time as they make sense of what happened, reconnect with what matters and begin to move forward. 

The Sustainable Wellbeing Community provides learning, reflection, connection and practical guidance, informed by Dr. Edith Shiro’s Five-Phase Model, to support this process at an individual pace.

The community is designed for people who want to take an active role in moving forward. 

You can engage with learning resources, reflection exercises, live Q&A sessions and the community at your own pace. You decide how actively you participate and what you choose to share.

Personal engagement matters, but you are never expected to disclose experiences you prefer to keep private.

The community is not designed as treatment for PTSD or other mental health conditions. 

If you have been diagnosed with PTSD, believe you may be experiencing PTSD, or require clinical support, please seek guidance from an appropriately qualified mental health professional.

Where appropriate, the community may complement professional care, but it does not replace it.

If you need more individual guidance, one-to-one coaching may provide additional support and help you explore what you need next. 

If your needs go beyond the scope of coaching or the community, appropriate psychological, medical or other professional support should be sought.

Yes. The community and the book are available separately. 

You can join the Sustainable Wellbeing Community for ongoing learning, connection, practical resources and monthly live Q&A sessions without purchasing the book.

Stronger Than Your Trauma is available separately for those who want to explore trauma, recovery and post-traumatic growth in greater depth.

Your privacy matters, particularly when personal experiences are being discussed. Personal information is handled in accordance with our Privacy statement and applicable data protection requirements, including GDPR. 

Community members are expected to respect confidentiality, personal boundaries and the privacy of others.

You remain in control of what you choose to share and are never required to disclose personal or traumatic experiences 

Yes. The Sustainable Wellbeing Community is available online to an international audience, with English as the primary language. 

Because healthcare systems, workplace support and regulations differ between countries, local professional or organisational resources should always be considered where appropriate.

Getting started begins with a short introduction. 

Tell me briefly what you are looking for and what kind of support you need. From there, we can explore whether the community or personal guidance is the right fit for you.