When Care Is Contingent on Control: Power, Trauma, and the Catholic Healthcare System
By: Mary Coughlin Published on: 21/02/2025When religious doctrine dictates medical care, patients suffer. This article exposes the hidden power of Ethical and Religious Directives (ERDs) in Catholic healthcare—restricting miscarriage management, abortion, and contraception, often at the cost of patient well-being. Through real stories and critical insights, we examine how ERDs impact patients, clinicians, and public health. Read on to understand the human cost of prioritizing doctrine over compassionate, patient-centered care.
Leadership, Integrity, and the Responsibility of the Presidency
The presidency is more than a position of power—it’s a reflection of national values. This article explores the importance of integrity, accountability, and ethical leadership in shaping a just and united democracy. What kind of leadership do we truly deserve?
Beyond the Golden Age: Healing from the Past to Build a Just Future
By: Mary Coughlin Published on: 05/02/2025The myth of the golden age keeps us stuck in the past, resisting the progress we desperately need. In this powerful reflection, we explore why true healing—whether in healthcare, society, or our own lives—requires moving forward, not backward. Discover how Trauma-Informed Developmental Care offers a model for reimagining a future rooted in dignity, justice, and human connection.
When Healthcare Fails to Care: A Call to Action
By: Mary Coughlin Published on: 01/02/2025When healthcare treats the illness but abandons the person, it isn’t care—it’s harm. This powerful post shares a personal story of systemic neglect in hospitals and calls for urgent change in how we approach patient-centered, trauma-informed care. Read on to learn how we can demand better for our loved ones and ourselves.
