Fierce Compassion in Action: Advocating for Babies, Families, and Ourselves

Fierce Compassion in Action: Advocating for Babies, Families, and Ourselves

Fierce Compassion in Action: Advocating for Babies, Families, and OurselvesBy: Mary Coughlin
Published on: 19/01/2025

Discover how Kristen Neff's concept of Fierce Compassion aligns with Trauma-Informed Developmental Care (TIDC). This thought-provoking post explores the balance of tender and fierce compassion in neonatal care, offering practical applications, reflective prompts, and inspiring case studies for clinicians advocating for babies, families, and themselves.

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Stuffed and Buzzed: Unbinding Our Dreams, Desires, and Hurts

Stuffed and Buzzed: Unbinding Our Dreams, Desires, and Hurts

Stuffed and Buzzed: Unbinding Our Dreams, Desires, and HurtsBy: Mary Coughlin
Published on: 31/12/2024

Explore how trauma-informed care invites us to unbind our hidden stories, heal emotional wounds, and create space for authenticity and connection — both for ourselves and those we serve

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Closing the Year with Courage: Lessons in Boundaries, Apologies, and Growth

Closing the Year with Courage: Lessons in Boundaries, Apologies, and Growth

Closing the Year with Courage: Lessons in Boundaries, Apologies, and GrowthBy: Mary Coughlin
Published on: 29/12/2024

Reflect on the lessons of 2024 and step into 2025 with renewed hope and intention. This heartfelt post explores the power of boundaries, the courage to apologize, and the importance of growth through the lens of trauma-informed care and Caring Science. Discover how embracing imperfection, forgiveness, and connection can lead to healing and a brighter future.

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Pulleys of Love: Lifting Each Other Through the Weight of Grief

Pulleys of Love: Lifting Each Other Through the Weight of Grief

Pulleys of Love: Lifting Each Other Through the Weight of GriefBy: Mary Coughlin
Published on: 22/12/2024

Discover the power of connection and resilience in our latest post, “Pulleys of Love: Lifting Each Other Through the Weight of Grief.” Inspired by a story of loss and healing, this piece explores how we support one another through life’s heaviest moments. Learn what it means to be a “pulley” for someone else, and find hope in the strength of community, compassion, and trauma-informed care.

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