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
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 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 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
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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Shenandoah Chefalo
Feb 64 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
Dec 12, 20234 min read
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...
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Shenandoah Chefalo
Nov 28, 20237 min read
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...
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Shenandoah Chefalo
Nov 21, 20235 min read
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...
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Shenandoah Chefalo
Nov 14, 20233 min read
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...
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Shenandoah Chefalo
Mar 7, 20236 min read
Trauma-Informed Perspectives on Feminism
March is Women’s History Month, and this month we celebrate all women. For Women’s History Month, let’s take some time to reflect on and...
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Shenandoah Chefalo
Feb 21, 20233 min read
White Supremacy in Trauma-Informed Care
The Lack of Equity in Trauma-Informed Discourse: Unpacking Oppression and White Supremacy in Trauma-Informed Spaces The trauma-informed...
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Shenandoah Chefalo
Feb 14, 20234 min read
5 Examples of Institutionalized Racism Today
As trauma-informed leaders, we often confront individuals who misunderstand (or are completely unaware of) systemic and institutionalized...
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Shenandoah Chefalo
Jan 30, 20236 min read
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...
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Shenandoah Chefalo
Jan 24, 20234 min read
Trauma-Informed Perspectives on Critical Race Theory
In February, we will celebrate Black History Month–but celebrating shouldn’t be the only thing we do, and February shouldn’t be the only...
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