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Shenandoah Chefalo
Feb 256 min read
Change is Teamwork: Team Accountability to Workplace Well-being
Teamwork plays a strong role in promoting workplace well-being. Shared agreements & mutual accountability lead to well-being for everyone.
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Shenandoah Chefalo
Feb 184 min read
Change is an Inside Job: Personal Accountability to Workplace Well-being
Building workforce well-being is an inside job. True transformation begins with personal accountability and intentional self-work.
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Shenandoah Chefalo
Feb 115 min read
35 “Yes, and” Phrases to Embrace Paradox
One way to embrace paradox is by adopting a "Yes, and" approach—an intentional shift that fosters complexity, understanding, and innovation.
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Shenandoah Chefalo
Feb 45 min read
What Does Safety at Work Really Mean?
Workplace safety goes beyond physical wellbeing and doesn't just mean feeling comfortable. Safety at work builds trust and resilience.
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Shenandoah Chefalo
Jan 284 min read
Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs) and What It Means for Your Organization
Positive experiences protect individuals against the effects of trauma. This is applied to organizations using trauma-informed approaches.
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Shenandoah Chefalo
Jan 217 min read
BRAVING: 7 Elements of Trust-Building at Work
Trust isn't just nice to have. It's critical for safety and efficiency. Use the 7 elements in BRAVING to help your team build trust at work.
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Shenandoah Chefalo
Jan 145 min read
What are Trauma-Informed Approaches?
What exactly does it mean to be "trauma-informed," and why is it so important?
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Shenandoah Chefalo
Jan 76 min read
The Flip Side of Organizational Resilience: The Anatomy of a Non-Resilient Organization
Explore characteristics of non-resilient organizations to understand how trauma-informed approaches create organizational resiliency.
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Shenandoah Chefalo
Dec 31, 20244 min read
The Five Ss of Trauma-Informed Leadership
Trauma-informed leadership is essential to creating thriving workplaces. The Five Ss is a simple framework for embedding TI principles.
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Shenandoah Chefalo
Dec 24, 20244 min read
Why Celebrating Small Wins Matters
Celebrating small wins is essential for keeping your team motivated, engaged, and focused on progress. Here's how.
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Shenandoah Chefalo
Dec 17, 20244 min read
7 Powerful Benefits of Theater for Trauma Recovery
Trauma can trap individuals in cycles of pain, disconnection, and emotional paralysis. Creative solutions, such as drama and theater, can...
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Shenandoah Chefalo
Dec 10, 20245 min read
10 Powerful Questions to Discover Your Own Trauma-Informed Solutions at Work
Asking meaningful questions is valuable for gaining clarity and is particularly helpful in building a trauma-informed culture. Use these...
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Shenandoah Chefalo
Dec 4, 20244 min read
Psychological Safety is the #1 Factor of Effective Teams
Google studied its internal teams in hopes of building more successful teams. They found the greatest influence on performance was...
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Shenandoah Chefalo
Nov 26, 20246 min read
Community Meetings: A Trauma-Informed Ritual You Should be Using
At Chefalo Consulting, we begin every meeting with a Community Meeting, a key ritual that consistently roots our team in emotional...
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Shenandoah Chefalo
Nov 19, 20245 min read
The Role of Training in Effective Trauma-Informed Change Management
Training plays a crucial role in nearly every change management strategy, especially when implementing trauma-informed practices. This...
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Shenandoah Chefalo
Nov 14, 20245 min read
How to Overcome Victim Mentality in the Workplace: A Trauma-Informed Approach
Victim mentality in the workplace can show up in many forms—constant complaints, blame-shifting, or feelings of helplessness. These...
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Shenandoah Chefalo
Nov 5, 20245 min read
Stress vs Trauma: What’s the Difference and Why it Matters
The terms stress and trauma are similar and sometimes used interchangeably. However, stress responses are often beneficial while trauma...
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Shenandoah Chefalo
Oct 29, 20245 min read
Understanding Financial Trauma: Podcast with Dara Duguay, CEO of Credit Builders Alliance
Finance expert, CEO of Credit Builders Alliance (CBA), and Mindful Management podcast guest Dara Duguay talks with Shenandoah Chefalo...
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Shenandoah Chefalo
Oct 22, 20245 min read
How to Practice Self-Compassion at Work
Accept your full humanity at work. To become a happier, more resilient worker, try these self-compassion techniques when you feel you’ve...
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Shenandoah Chefalo
Oct 15, 20243 min read
Curiosity: One Simple Way for Anyone to be a Trauma Healer
We can signal to others that they are valuable and worth knowing through gentle inquiry and a spirit of curiosity. Trauma happens when an...
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