Complex Grief: Its Impact on Work and Regaining Work Capacity

How to Regain Work Capacity When Experiencing Traumatic Grief

In this first micro module in the series on traumatic grief and regaining work capacity, Dr. Shalini Jebasingh explains how traumatic grief activates two distinct biological systems—trauma and grief—simultaneously, how you bond, and why grief feels so overwhelming. In the following modules, she will address how you can regain your leadership and work capacity. This video podcast is designed for C-suite leaders, professionals, business owners, and anyone in the workplace who needs to continue functioning at work while navigating grief, trauma, or personal upheaval. What is traumatic grief? Traumatic grief is the death of someone you love, where you also experienced trauma because of the circumstances of their death. Traumatic grief activates both grief and trauma systems simultaneously. What is the biology of bonding? Bonding is regulated by dopamine, oxytocin, and vasopressin. Dopamine drives connection and pursuit, oxytocin builds trust and emotional bonding, and vasopressin supports protection and long-term attachment. How does traumatic grief affect work capacity? Traumatic grief impairs cognitive function, decision-making, planning, and emotional regulation due to simultaneous activation of stress and attachment systems. Errata: In this video, I collectively refer to dopamine, oxytocin, and vasopressin as “hormones.” However, dopamine is a neurotransmitter, while oxytocin and vasopressin are neuropeptides that function as hormones in the body.

Complex Grief: Its Impact on Work and Regaining Work Capacity

Complex grief is more than sadness. It can carry trauma, confusion, guilt, relief, and invisible wounds from childhood family dynamics that may affect leadership and work capacity in adulthood when the abusive parent passes away. In this episode, Dr. Shalini Jebasingh explores how complex, that is, traumatic, ambiguous, and disenfranchised grief, especially after covert parental abuse or scapegoating, can impact decision-making, trust, burnout, and performance at work. You will learn how complex grief differs from conventional grief, why it can profoundly affect leaders and professionals, and five practical strategies to regain clarity, resilience, and work capacity, including the proprietary SCRIBE framework developed by Eirene Group.

Growth Mindset and Abundance Thinking at Work | Dr. Shalini Jebasingh

Dr. Shalini Jebasingh explores growth mindset and abundance thinking in the workplace, and how supportive systems shape purpose, leadership, and long-term performance.In this 7-minute video, she shares an unexpected leadership lesson drawn from a young country-rap artist and connects it to workplace culture, psychological safety, engagement, and sustainable growth. Dr. Shalini Jebasingh is a trauma-informed Critical Stress Management Coach, Values-Based Organizational Trainer, Developer of the SCRIBE Framework, Developer of the Love in Leadership Assessment, Founder of Eirene Group, and Founder of Bible at Work.

Leading with Critical Stress: How to Regain Capacity without Self-Blame | Dr. Shalini Jebasingh

In this video, Dr. Shalini Jebasingh explains trait vs state under critical stress, why leaders misinterpret state-based decline as a character flaw, and how the SCRIBE Framework helps restore work capacity. Dr. Shalini Jebasingh is a trauma-informed Critical Stress Management Coach, Values-Based Organizational Trainer, Biblical Workplace and Leadership Scholar, Developer of the proprietary theoretical SCRIBE Framework for Critical Stress Management, Developer of the proprietary, research-based, validated Love in Leadership Assessment, Founder of Eirene Group, and Founder of Bible at Work.

Workplace Values: 4 Ways They Shape Performance, Culture, and Fulfillment | Dr. Shalini Jebasingh

Your values shape how you perform at work long before job titles or performance metrics come into play. In this video, Dr. Shalini Jebasingh shares 4 ways workplace values influence motivation, leadership behavior, work culture, and fulfillment—plus how values can protect you from burnout over time.In this video, you’ll learn:1) How values shape motives, decisions, and behavior2) Why values alignment create meaningful, fulfilling work3) How values show up in daily leadership and teamwork4) How values help you choose the right job and reduce burnout Dr. Shalini Jebasingh is a trauma-informed Critical Stress Management Coach, Values-Based Organizational Trainer, Biblical Workplace and Leadership Scholar, Developer of the proprietary theoretical SCRIBE Framework for Critical Stress Management, Developer of the proprietary, research-based, validated Love in Leadership Assessment, Founder of Eirene Group, and Founder of Bible at Work.