Shenandoah ChefaloSep 245 min readTrauma Responses Explained: Fight, Flight, Freeze, AppeaseTrauma is pervasive and often overlooked. By understanding how our survival instincts (also known as trauma brain or fight, flight,...
Shenandoah ChefaloMay 215 min readReflections on Power and Privilege from a Trauma-Informed ExpertThere 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...
Shenandoah ChefaloApr 235 min read10 Ways to Be Mindful That Aren't Deep BreathingWhen I introduce mindfulness to organizations, people usually think of deep breathing. While breathing and meditation are methods of...
Shenandoah ChefaloApr 163 min readRemoving Obstacles to Self Care is Self CareWhen committing to self-care is too challenging, preparing for self-care is sometimes the best decision we can make to take care of...
Shenandoah ChefaloApr 93 min read5 Ways to Mindfully Develop Emotional IntelligenceEmotional intelligence is a superpower in today's workforce. And, leaders need to prioritize their social-emotional skills if they hope...
Shenandoah ChefaloApr 25 min readHealing Through Mindfulness: Slowing Down & Asking for HelpWhat does healing look like? We often think the answer will be sold to us in pretty packaging, but the truth is that healing requires...
Shenandoah ChefaloJan 234 min read5 Secrets to Personal Growth No One Tells YouPeople 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...