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Change is Modeled: Leader Accountability to Workplace Well-being
Leaders aren't solely accountable to workplace well-being, but their position & influence mean they have a unique and powerful role to play.
Shenandoah Chefalo
Mar 46 min read
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What are Trauma-Informed Approaches?
What exactly does it mean to be "trauma-informed," and why is it so important?
Shenandoah Chefalo
Jan 145 min read
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The Five Ss of Trauma-Informed Leadership
Trauma-informed leadership is essential to creating thriving workplaces. The Five Ss is a simple framework for embedding TI principles.
Shenandoah Chefalo
Dec 31, 20244 min read
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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...
Shenandoah Chefalo
Nov 19, 20245 min read
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Barriers to Change: The Neuroscience of What Keeps Us Stuck
At Chefalo Consulting, we dedicate our lives to the pursuit of trauma-informed systems change. And, understanding why people don't like...
Shenandoah Chefalo
Sep 17, 20245 min read
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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...
Shenandoah Chefalo
Jun 4, 20246 min read
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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...
Shenandoah Chefalo
May 14, 20244 min read
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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...
Shenandoah Chefalo
Apr 23, 20245 min read
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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...
Shenandoah Chefalo
Apr 16, 20243 min read
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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...
Shenandoah Chefalo
Apr 9, 20243 min read
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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...
Shenandoah Chefalo
Mar 12, 20245 min read
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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,...
Shenandoah Chefalo
Feb 27, 20243 min read
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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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Words of Affirmation: 7 Things You Didn't Know You Needed to Hear
Sometimes, we know we need something, but we don’t know what that thing is. You might find it here. In the journey of self-discovery and...
Shenandoah Chefalo
Jan 16, 20243 min read
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The Science of Substance Use: Trauma and Addiction
There is a strong connection between childhood trauma and addiction, which is why preventative trauma-informed interventions are crucial...
Shenandoah Chefalo
Oct 24, 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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Foster Care Reform: How We’ll Fix a Broken System
The foster care system in the United States is broken. More often than not, the system actively harms those it seeks to protect. There...
Shenandoah Chefalo
May 10, 20236 min read
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10 Things You Didn’t Know Were Trauma Responses
Recognizing trauma responses is an important skill for trauma-informed leaders to learn—and knowing these common trauma responses is a...
Shenandoah Chefalo
Oct 11, 20227 min read
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8 Simple Ways to Create Safety at Work
Establishing safety at work is one of the most important aspects of creating a trauma-informed workplace, but creating safety is easier...
Shenandoah Chefalo
Sep 13, 20225 min read
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