When the State Incentivizes Birth, but Not Care—We Should All Be Alarmed.
By: Mary Coughlin Published on: 24/04/2025A trauma-informed, democracy-rooted reflection on the $5,000 birth bonus proposal, reproductive control, and why care must be a right—not a reward.
Equanimity: The Missing Piece in Trauma-Informed Healthcare
By: Mary Coughlin Published on: 13/03/2025Our healthcare system thrives on imbalance—prioritizing disease management over prevention, speed over connection, and profit over well-being. This blog explores why equanimity—a state of systemic balance and stability—is the missing piece in trauma-informed care. Discover how shifting from crisis-driven care to proactive healing can transform healthcare for patients, families, and clinicians alike.
No Other Land, No Other Choice: A Trauma-Informed Reckoning with Occupation
By: Mary Coughlin Published on: 03/03/2025A bold exploration of No Other Land through the lens of trauma-informed care, challenging the normalization of suffering and calling for advocacy beyond silos. This powerful piece connects the philosophy of trauma-informed care to global injustices, urging us to resist, bear witness, and demand systemic change.
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.
