Unfinished Business — Slavery, Reparations, and the Myth of Moving On
By: Mary Coughlin Published on: 13/05/2025A trauma-informed reflection on reparations, slavery, and how unhealed wounds perpetuate harm—until we choose truth and the courage to repair.
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Frameworks That Hold Us
By: Mary Coughlin Published on: 11/05/2025In the third installment of her Presence Prelude series, Mary Coughlin explores the role of frameworks in sustaining trauma-informed presence. Drawing from TIDC, Caring Science, and the BUFFER model, she reflects on how structure can support healing
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Wired by Love or Stress: How Early Experiences Shape the Infant Brain
By: Mary Coughlin Published on: 07/05/2025Discover how early experiences shape the infant brain—and how trauma-informed, relationship-centered care can change everything.
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The Original Wound — Founding Ideals and Founding Violence
By: Mary Coughlin Published on: 06/05/2025A trauma-informed reflection on the contradiction at democracy’s birth—and how unhealed national wounds continue to shape who we are today.
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