Words of Affirmation: 7 Things You Didn't Know You Needed to Hear
Sometimes, we know we need something, but we don’t know what that thing is. You might find it here. In the journey of self-discovery and...
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Shenandoah Chefalo
Jan 95 min read
Trauma Brain Explained: The Neuroscience of Trauma
We often discuss feelings, cultural practices, and relationships in trauma-informed systems change—but don’t let that fool you. Trauma is...
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Shenandoah Chefalo
Dec 19, 202310 min read
15 Tools to Stay in Your Executive Functioning
If you’re someone who’s always looking for one more trauma-informed resource to add to your toolkit, you’re in luck. This list of 15...
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Shenandoah Chefalo
Dec 12, 20234 min read
One Life-Changing Trauma Informed Approach You Can Implement Today
Of all the trauma-informed phrases I use, “yes, AND” might be the most common. “Yes, AND” represents a way of thinking that is essential...
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Shenandoah Chefalo
Dec 5, 20237 min read
7 Subtle Self-Harm Strategies You Might Do
This blog discusses self-harm and suicide, which can be sensitive topics to many readers. Please establish your safety before reading,...
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Shenandoah Chefalo
Nov 28, 20237 min read
9 Types of Safety Most People Don’t Know About
Safety is a crucial topic for trauma-informed systems, and understanding how your community defines safety is no small task. If I asked...
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Shenandoah Chefalo
Nov 21, 20235 min read
Why is Safety Important in a Trauma Informed Approach?
No matter what model you use, SAMHSA or Sanctuary, safety is a core value of trauma-informed care. Safety is arguably one of the most...
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Shenandoah Chefalo
Nov 7, 20232 min read
Recognize Trauma at Work with This Easy Acronym
Awareness is fundamental to sustained trauma-informed change, and part of awareness involves recognizing when you’re having a trauma...
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Shenandoah Chefalo
Oct 31, 20234 min read
What Are the 12 Executive Functioning Skills?
Trauma disconnects us, making it difficult for us to access the parts of our brain responsible for executive functioning skills. When we...
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