The Art of Trauma-Informed Care

People are always asking me: what do I do to heal my trauma? And people are always disappointed when I tell them the answer. Why? Because...

We often discuss feelings, cultural practices, and relationships in trauma-informed systems change—but don’t let that fool you. Trauma is...

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...

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...

This blog discusses self-harm and suicide, which can be sensitive topics to many readers. Please establish your safety before reading,...

Safety is a crucial topic for trauma-informed systems, and understanding how your community defines safety is no small task. If I asked...

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...

If we want to create real change, we have to zoom way out to look at the issues, solutions, and goals from a systems perspective. We also...

As a trauma-informed consultant, I work with trauma-informed phrases and ideas every day—and here are some of the most common phrases...

Also referred to as compassion fatigue, vicarious trauma is a major contributor to chronic stress, especially for those who work with...

As trauma-informed leaders, we often confront individuals who misunderstand (or are completely unaware of) systemic and institutionalized...

February is Black History Month, so this week, we’ve curated a reading list for trauma-informed leaders to increase their cultural...

Most of the time when we talk about trauma, our minds go to individual trauma: the trauma that we or someone we know has personally...

This Monday, people across the US will celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day to mark the achievements of the Civil Rights Movement, which...

Download this newsletter as a printable PDF: Monthly Reflections For many, December is a month full of festive holiday activities and...

Trauma-informed leaders know that healthy boundaries are essential for healthy relationships—in and out of work. But setting and...

We’ve all heard it: “our team is a family.” Organizations across every industry use this language. From non-profits to corporate teams,...

Committing to trauma-informed work can be a real challenge. Most trauma-informed practices involve cultural changes and large-scale...

Download this newsletter as a printable PDF: Monthly Reflections November is over, and there is a lot to be grateful for. There were also...

All human beings are born with a capacity for empathy, but ultimately, empathy is a learned behavior—much like language. Just as language...