What Does It Mean to Be Present?
By: Mary Coughlin Published on: 27/04/2025In this powerful reflection, Mary Coughlin explores presence as a clinical, civic, and personal practice. Grounded in trauma-informed developmental care, Caring Science, and the BUFFER framework, this post kicks off a six-part series culminating in the June 6 workshop, The Presence.
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.
More Than a Label: Why “Illegal Immigrant” Is Not Only Inaccurate, But Inhumane
By: Mary Coughlin Published on: 17/04/2025A bold and soul-stirring reflection on how the term “illegal immigrant” is rooted in racism, scarcity, and propaganda — and how its use signals the erosion of democracy. Mary Coughlin unpacks the truth behind the language, exposes the deeper crisis unfolding in real time, and calls for a collective reimagining grounded in justice, belonging, and love.
From Brutalism to Belonging: Redesigning the World from the NICU Out
By: Mary Coughlin Published on: 12/04/2025This powerful blog post explores the hidden trauma embedded in healthcare and societal systems, using the film The Brutalist and a real-life NICU story to highlight the urgent need for redesigning spaces of care, connection, and belonging. Rooted in trauma-informed principles, this piece calls for collective healing and systemic transformation.
