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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...
Shenandoah Chefalo
Jan 30, 20243 min read
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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...
Shenandoah Chefalo
Dec 12, 20234 min read
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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,...
Shenandoah Chefalo
Dec 5, 20237 min read
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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...
Shenandoah Chefalo
Nov 28, 20237 min read
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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...
Shenandoah Chefalo
Nov 21, 20235 min read
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Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs and Blackfoot Beliefs
Maslow’s hierarchy of needs is an important and often-referenced concept in trauma-informed care. It often stands alone—yet, to be...
Shenandoah Chefalo
Nov 14, 20233 min read
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Unraveling Financial Trauma: How Our Past Experiences with Money Affect Our Attitudes & Behaviors
Talking about money is taboo, but we need to have difficult conversations if we want to improve our relationships with our wallets....
Shenandoah Chefalo
Oct 11, 20236 min read
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Chefalo Consulting, Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections Partnership Press Release
We are proud to announce another successful project. Our work with ODRC has already begun to transform lives for Ohio state employees and...
Shenandoah Chefalo
Jul 11, 20233 min read
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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...
Shenandoah Chefalo
Mar 14, 20235 min read
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5 Examples of Institutionalized Racism Today
As trauma-informed leaders, we often confront individuals who misunderstand (or are completely unaware of) systemic and institutionalized...
Shenandoah Chefalo
Feb 14, 20234 min read
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10 Books for Cultural Humility: A Black History Month Inspired Reading List for TI Leaders
February is Black History Month, so this week, we’ve curated a reading list for trauma-informed leaders to increase their cultural...
Shenandoah Chefalo
Jan 30, 20236 min read
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What is Structural Violence?
This Monday, people across the US will celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day to mark the achievements of the Civil Rights Movement, which...
Shenandoah Chefalo
Jan 10, 20233 min read
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9 Reasons Why Your Work Team Shouldn’t Be a Family
We’ve all heard it: “our team is a family.” Organizations across every industry use this language. From non-profits to corporate teams,...
Shenandoah Chefalo
Dec 13, 20226 min read
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9 Tips for Staying Motivated on Your Trauma-Informed Journey
Committing to trauma-informed work can be a real challenge. Most trauma-informed practices involve cultural changes and large-scale...
Shenandoah Chefalo
Dec 6, 20225 min read
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The Complete Guide to Self-Awareness
“Neuroscience research shows that the only way we can change the way we feel is by becoming aware of our inner experience and learning to...
Shenandoah Chefalo
Nov 9, 20226 min read
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The Complete Guide to Trauma-Informed Values
In the trauma-informed care space, we often reference trauma-informed values. While we can refer to values within the TIC space broadly,...
Shenandoah Chefalo
Nov 1, 20225 min read
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October 2022 Trauma-Informed Newsletter
Download this newsletter as a printable PDF: Monthly Reflections As October ends and Halloween marks the transition into November, we may...
Shenandoah Chefalo
Oct 31, 20223 min read
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7 Types of Organizational Structures
Organizational restructuring is often on the table when companies decide they need transformational change. And when organizations take...
Shenandoah Chefalo
Oct 26, 20225 min read
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9 Things That Happen When Employees Feel Safe at Work
If you asked me what the single most important aspect of trauma-informed implementation is, I’d say it’s much more complex than that. But...
Shenandoah Chefalo
Oct 4, 20226 min read
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7 Ways to Practice Active Listening and Become a Better Listener at Work
What's the difference between listening and hearing? We can’t control what we hear. Hearing is second nature. Listening requires focus....
Shenandoah Chefalo
Sep 27, 20225 min read
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