Career and Education Recovery

1. Reassessing Your Path

• Recovery may change your priorities.

• Ask: “What matters to me now?” and “What am I capable of at this moment?”

2. Returning to Work Slowly

• Start with manageable tasks or part-time schedules.

• Communicate with employers if accommodations are needed.

• Break large work tasks into small steps.

3. Upskilling and Education

• Free/affordable online courses help rebuild confidence.

• Focus on skills that energize you, not stress you.

4. Job Searching After Trauma

• Update your resume gradually.

• Practice interview questions with someone you trust.

• Take breaks during job search fatigue.

5. Maintaining Work-Life Balance

• Avoid overworking as a coping mechanism.

• Use breaks, boundary-setting, and not taking work home.