The Art of Trauma-Informed Care

Creating lasting change is no small task. Still, it’s frustrating when most organizations fail to create the sort of lasting change that...

A safe and healthy workplace is the goal—but there is a concerning number of toxic workplaces out there. Is yours one of them? There’s a...

Full implementation of a trauma-informed approach typically takes three years to accomplish, but many organizations are looking for more...

Safety plans serve as a great resource for individuals to practice healthy coping skills and develop a sense of safety and security that...

In most circles, safety plans are discussed as a tool for suicide prevention. While they are certainly a great resource for people who...

Last week I spent 3 days with a room full of exhausted yet engaged teachers, who were eager to learn about trauma and not only how it...

Despite the importance of vulnerability at work to promote a trauma-informed environment, the stigma surrounding emotional vulnerability...

Although trauma-informed leadership is gaining traction in the education and healthcare sectors, it is not a topic reserved for these...

There’s a common belief that some workplaces are trauma-free. While it’s true that some vocations—such as healthcare workers and first...

Most people will say that work stresses them out—but it’s possible that your job as a leader is causing chronic traumatic stress. If you...

We often think of trauma as something that’s happened to us in the past, but trauma can also impact how we think of the present and the...

Trigger Warning: Please note that this blog contains a discussion of suicide, self-injurious behavior, depression and/or references of...

In the past several weeks, we’ve explored what resilience is and how we can create resilience in our lives and organizations through...

Last week, we talked about building resilience through positive and stable adult relationships. Today, we’ll explore how a deep...

Resilience is built in three core ways: positive and stable adult relationships, a strong connection to faith and cultural traditions,...

No matter what type of organization you help run, if you are a leader, you should be promoting resilience and agility in the workplace....

Connecting Fight Flight Freeze to Trauma Brain and what is happening in the world.

Recently, I've noticed a plethora of articles written about vulnerability in leadership, empathetic leadership, coaching leadership and...

I live in a world full of people with giant hearts. Its true. Everywhere you look in the world of Human Services and Child Advocacy you...

Sorry I’ve been silent. I’ve been brooding, angry over the system, policies and government. I find it is best that I don’t write when I’m...