Built for change, not just coping
Surviving the Workplace Jungle, our first program, helps you transcend “difficult” or toxic work situations.
“There’s nothing else around like this.”
Surviving the Workplace Jungle
Stress at work is normal. Work distress is not.
We take your privacy very seriously. Anything you share with us is strictly confidential, never recorded, and never shared with anybody without your explicit consent. We don't work with employers.
Work distress is complex.
Work is a double-edged sword. It can be deeply fulfilling but distress from "difficult" or toxic situations and behaviors can do real damage – even if we think it's normal.
It can feel confusing, unfair, or worse, leaving you drained and second-guessing yourself.
"What's going on?"
“Is this annoying — or toxic? Am I overreacting — or under-responding?”
“Where do I go from here?”
It erodes your confidence, quality of life, and even the ability to think clearly.
Anxiety, anger and other “icky” feelings can be hard to shake off even after you've moved on.
“People are not really taught to talk about work or to deal with difficult situations. This was more grounding than anything else I’ve done before.”
“It was wonderfully affirmative and made me confident and optimistic and feel less of a victim.”
The right support is missing …
We white-knuckle through it alone — but that makes it worse.
Talking to friends and family helps, until it doesn't. Workshops and drop-in groups offer some hope. But meaningful shifts take depth.
It's hard to know where to turn. A therapist? A coach? Peer groups? Community?
Unburdening yourself to someone feels good but support can be hit or miss.
If it – isn’t in-depth, evidence-based, tailored to your experience, or in the right format – relief fades quickly or the cycle repeats.
“It made me confident and optimistic. Understanding the emotional aspect of practical things and acknowledging issues and their complexity was very grounding.”
“It was real and honest but safe. The discussion was real, transparent and vulnerable – there was no pressure to perform, network or mentor.”
We are building support as it should be
Specialized
Built ground-up for work related issues
In-depth insights and techniques
From workplace research, psychology, behavioral science, neuroscience and practical experience
Curated resources
Conveniently accessible
Personalized exercises
Tailored in-depth to your needs
Sessions that surpass 1:1 support
Expertly facilitated, for insights and support that's not possible 1:1 – with a small, carefully matched group
Feel better and more equipped to tackle work and life – and start moving ahead, in just 8 weeks
“I was able to understand practical issues much better and see different paths out of the same situation. It gave me a lot of clarity to navigate my issues.”
“The homework, discussion and practical skills made it even better. I really liked the sessions. And the facilitation was much better than regular peer support groups. The group perspectives were very helpful.”
“Shifting to a framework felt very comfortable, safe and productive.I liked the structure.”
The gamut of insights and skills
Perspectives
Make sense of your experience with the right vocabulary and data. See things for what they are, not a personal failing.
Physiology
Understand and regulate your stress response. Build reserves, especially sleep. An arsenal of techniques for steady thoughts, emotions, and energy.
Psychology
Build a solid foundation of self-compassion, self-trust, and confidence. See how you might be setting yourself back. Learn to show up for yourself and hold your own in challenging scenarios – without losing sight of complexity. If circumstances can’t change – minimize the drain with versatile methods.
Practical issues
Avoid friction and common traps. Protect yourself proactively. Assess your situation comprehensively. Confront hard truths. Tackle challenging scenarios with tact. Learn to develop strategy that fits your situation. If change is on the cards, explore the road ahead. Reflect on what you learned, clarify your next steps.
Your actual experience will be tailored to your unique needs in the here and now – over and beyond these topics.
“I really enjoyed the reading. Curation was a big part of the experience.”
“The insights on regulation upfront, and the techniques were great.”
The right group is transformative
Research shows that small, vetted, and expertly facilitated groups can be more helpful than 1-1 support[1]
They foster validation, adaptive coping, and accelerated cognitive and emotional shifts – unlocking progress that takes much longer, if at all.
Feeling seen and supported, supporting others, and diverse perspectives are incredibly helpful. You’ll feel confident, less alone, test your thinking, and learn from thoughtful people.
What if I don’t feel like sharing?
You don’t have to. People are surprised by how much they get from simply listening. You’ll never be pushed to share more than you want.
“I really liked the group's perspectives. The facilitation was much better than regular groups.”
“Having other people’s experience to draw on was very helpful. It got me out of my sense of shame. Hearing stories of people who picked themselves up was really inspiring.”
“The communal aspect was really meaningful. I got to connect with intellectual high achieving peers I’d never meet otherwise. I’ve never had a group of peers I could share stuff with that they’d understand. It’s hard to find this anywhere else.”
FAQs
No. Many people join because they are confused about what is happening. The program can help you develop a clearer vocabulary and perspective without forcing your experience into a label.
No. It is for a wide range of difficult situations—from confusing or draining dynamics to more overtly harmful behavior.
Yes. The program is relevant to people navigating current situations and people seeking recovery, closure, insight, or greater preparedness after a past experience.
Research shows that when groups are facilitated in certain formats it can be transformative and more helpful than even 1-1 support.
To give you the most value. The breadth and depth of insight, discovery, application and community that’s needed for meaningful benefits requires much more than webinars or workshops. They are easy to operationalize but not anywhere as helpful for you. Our format takes a lot of work to pull off, but it's the support you need and deserve.
Yes. The introductory process helps us create a small group whose needs, expectations, availability, and readiness are reasonably compatible.
You’ll never be pushed to share more than you want, what one participant called "radical candor, without the pressure."
Absolutely. Nothing is recorded. Privacy and confidentiality are core expectations for every participant. We never share anything with any third party without your explicit consent.
We don't work with employers. Sessions are not recorded, and participant information is treated as confidential.
Yes. The program may complement other forms of support, but it does not replace clinical care.
It is not psychotherapy, medical care, or a substitute for treatment from a qualified healthcare professional.
It isn’t coaching – although it’s hard to define that in the absence of formal regulation and standards (except for NBCHWC i.e., Nationally Board Certified Health and Wellness Coaching).
Surviving the Workplace Jungle is an educational and skill-building program in a safe, private, supportive and carefully facilitated environment, enriched by the perspectives of a rigorously vetted private group. It’s structured, research-backed and whole-person with goals, practical tools, and strategy.
We review each form and invite you for a short introductory conversation for both sides to explore fit.
That is common. A high-level description is enough for the introductory form.
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The fallout
reactivity . shut down . low confidence . unhealthy coping . impaired careers health and relationships . burnout . anxiety . depression . migraines . shame . PTSD . cardiovascular and immune disorders … or worse.
Disclaimer
This program is for educational and informational purposes only. The content and participation in the group sessions do not constitute or substitute for psychotherapy, medical advice, mental health treatment, or any other professional healthcare service. Facilitators are not acting in any capacity as a licensed mental health or medical provider in this group, and no provider-client relationship is established. Facilitation isn’t covered by licensure even if facilitators are licensed. The program doesn’t diagnose or treat a physical or mental illness. If you are in need of mental health treatment or crisis support, please seek care from a healthcare service offered by a qualified healthcare professional.
Footnotes
1. Yalom, I.D. & Leszcz, M. (2020). Burlingame, G.M., et al. (2004)
2. SHRM, 2019
3. APA, 2023
4. Harris Poll, 2023
5. MIT, 2023
6. WBI
