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Shenandoah Chefalo
Jul 306 min read
The First Step to Lasting Change: Embracing Trauma-Informed Training
If there’s one thing I wish people understood about trauma-informed change, it’s that this work is cyclical. There might be a clear...
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Shenandoah Chefalo
Jun 262 min read
Mindful Management: Creating a Trauma-Informed Work Environment, a podcast by Chefalo Consulting!
🎙️ Dive into the world of organizational wellness with our new podcast, coming soon from Chefalo Consulting! We are beyond excited to...
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Shenandoah Chefalo
Jun 183 min read
Discussing Microaggressions through a Trauma-Informed Lens
Understanding the foundational concepts of microaggressions and microresistance helps us promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and...
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Shenandoah Chefalo
Jun 122 min read
Cultivating Inner Strength Through Creativity: Coloring Resilience Adult Coloring Book
The simple act of coloring, often associated with childhood pastimes, has emerged as a powerful tool for adults seeking mindfulness and...
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Shenandoah Chefalo
Jun 46 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
May 281 min read
Loss is Inevitable When Healing
This article was originally published in Chefalo Consulting's December 2022 Trauma-Informed Newsletter. Healing from trauma is a process...
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Shenandoah Chefalo
May 215 min read
Reflections on Power and Privilege from a Trauma-Informed Expert
There are ways I am disadvantaged by the systems we live in, AND there are privileges I am afforded by the systems we live in. This is...
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Shenandoah Chefalo
May 144 min read
Beyond Awareness: Understanding the Interconnections of Foster Care and Societal Challenges
May is foster care awareness month, and this year, I'd like to increase awareness about the foster care system and how it ties into other...
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Shenandoah Chefalo
May 72 min read
Introducing Our Trauma-Informed Mindfulness Ebook: Your Path to Holistic Healing!
We are excited to bring you a comprehensive kit designed to empower individuals on their healing journey, revealing the profound fusion...
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Shenandoah Chefalo
May 12 min read
Monthly Blog Roundup: Highlighting Key Insights
As April comes to a close, we want to ensure you didn't miss out on some insightful blogs that could enrich your personal and...
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Shenandoah Chefalo
Apr 235 min read
10 Ways to Be Mindful That Aren't Deep Breathing
When I introduce mindfulness to organizations, people usually think of deep breathing. While breathing and meditation are methods of...
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Shenandoah Chefalo
Apr 221 min read
Department of Justice Trauma-Informed Training Grant Opportunity
This exciting funding opportunity is designed to support trauma-informed training for state, local, territorial, or Tribal law...
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Shenandoah Chefalo
Apr 163 min read
Removing Obstacles to Self Care is Self Care
When committing to self-care is too challenging, preparing for self-care is sometimes the best decision we can make to take care of...
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Shenandoah Chefalo
Apr 93 min read
5 Ways to Mindfully Develop Emotional Intelligence
Emotional intelligence is a superpower in today's workforce. And, leaders need to prioritize their social-emotional skills if they hope...
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Shenandoah Chefalo
Apr 25 min read
Healing Through Mindfulness: Slowing Down & Asking for Help
What does healing look like? We often think the answer will be sold to us in pretty packaging, but the truth is that healing requires...
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Shenandoah Chefalo
Mar 265 min read
How to Support Working Women: A Trauma-Informed Guide to Employee Wellness
Our clients often have broad goals like equity and employee wellness in mind. While these can feel like massive undertakings, there are...
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Shenandoah Chefalo
Mar 184 min read
5 Gender Inequity Facts We Don’t Talk About: Uncovering Trauma Ghosts for Women in the Workforce
In looking back, we can see how far we’ve come after making great strides for gender equity in our history. Women’s History Month is also...
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Shenandoah Chefalo
Mar 125 min read
Re-Writing History: 10 Female Foster Care Survivors Who Thrived
In honor of Women’s History Month, we’re highlighting women who have made—and are making—history. Foster care is associated with many...
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Shenandoah Chefalo
Mar 56 min read
Women in the Workforce, Gender Equity, and Trauma Informed Systems Change
The history of women in the workforce sheds light on gender-based inequities we still see today. Understanding the cultural context of...
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Shenandoah Chefalo
Feb 273 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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