When We Undermine Science, We Undermine Trust — and Lives
By: Mary Coughlin Published on: 11/08/2025RFK Jr.’s decision to cut mRNA vaccine funding isn’t just political — it’s a public health crisis. This post explores the trauma-informed lessons we must apply to protect trust, science, and lives.
When Silence Feels Safer—But Isn’t
By: Mary Coughlin Published on: 10/08/2025Avoidance may feel safe, but silence is not neutral. A trauma-informed response means staying engaged—even when it’s hard.
A Nation at Risk, Again: The Crisis in Literacy, Numeracy, and What We Must Do About It
By: Mary Coughlin Published on: 07/08/2025America’s literacy and numeracy crisis is deepening—and it’s not just about test scores. In this powerful post, Mary C. explores the trauma-informed implications of declining foundational skills, the cost to democracy and dignity, and what advocates, educators, and caregivers must do now to turn the tide.
This Is Not Normal: Dismantling Public Education Is a Trauma to Our System of Care
By: Mary Coughlin Published on: 18/07/2025This powerful blog post reframes the mass layoffs at the U.S. Department of Education as a trauma to our national caregiving system. Through the lens of TIDC, BUFFER, and Caring Science, it calls readers to name the harm, support public educators, and refuse to normalize injustice.
