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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 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
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
Jun 4, 20246 min read
Structural Violence in Medicine: “Doctors Have a New Plan for Fat Kids”
The institutions that hope to repair the damage of structural violence are often the same ones that cause it. I began listening to the...
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Shenandoah Chefalo
Feb 27, 20243 min read
Discover the Power of Trauma-Informed Change: Transforming Lives & Organizations
Trauma-informed change is a revolutionary approach that acknowledges the far-reaching impact of trauma on individuals, communities,...
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Shenandoah Chefalo
Feb 20, 20246 min read
11 Practical Tips for Building Secure Attachments and Healing from Trauma in Relationships
Understanding attachment theory helps us make the important first step of the trauma-informed paradigm shift. Once we make the shift, we...
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Shenandoah Chefalo
Feb 6, 20244 min read
7 Characteristics of a Healthy Relationship
Whether you’re considering your romantic, platonic, or professional relationships, knowing these 7 characteristics of a healthy...
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Shenandoah Chefalo
Jan 30, 20243 min read
9 Phrases for Building Relationships at Work
Whether you're collaborating closely on projects together, passing projects off, or simply brushing shoulders your coworkers have a...
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Shenandoah Chefalo
Jan 9, 20245 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
Mar 14, 20235 min read
What is Vicarious Trauma… and Do You Have It?
Also referred to as compassion fatigue, vicarious trauma is a major contributor to chronic stress, especially for those who work with...
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Shenandoah Chefalo
Jul 19, 20227 min read
9 Signs of a Toxic Workplace (and How to Fix It with Trauma-Informed Care)
A safe and healthy workplace is the goal—but there is a concerning number of toxic workplaces out there. Is yours one of them? There’s a...
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Shenandoah Chefalo
Jun 28, 20225 min read
How to Develop Your First Safety Plan—and Why You Should
In most circles, safety plans are discussed as a tool for suicide prevention. While they are certainly a great resource for people who...
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Shenandoah Chefalo
Jun 16, 20222 min read
Talking About Mental Health at Work
Despite the importance of vulnerability at work to promote a trauma-informed environment, the stigma surrounding emotional vulnerability...
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