You Can’t Prevent Trauma in the NICU—But You Can Change How It’s Experienced

You Can’t Prevent Trauma in the NICU—But You Can Change How It’s Experiencedby: Mary CoughlinPublished on: 03/05/2026

We can’t prevent all trauma in the NICU—but we can reduce harm and support experience.

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You Can’t Prevent Trauma in the NICU—But You Can Change How It’s Experienced

The Cost of Searching for a Future: Why Presence Matters in Trauma-Informed Care

The Cost of Searching for a Future: Why Presence Matters in Trauma-Informed Careby: Mary CoughlinPublished on: 08/03/2026

What happens when healthcare systems push us to chase the future instead of noticing the present? From Ireland’s Attuned in Practice gathering, Mary Coughlin reflects on presence, Jean Watson’s caring moment, and how small acts of awareness shape the future of care.

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The Cost of Searching for a Future: Why Presence Matters in Trauma-Informed Care

A Prescription for Peace: A Trauma-Informed Framework for Ending Global Conflict

A Prescription for Peace: A Trauma-Informed Framework for Ending Global Conflictby: Mary CoughlinPublished on: 28/02/2026

What if the world needed trauma-informed care? A reflective framework for peace rooted in justice, dignity, and regulated leadership.

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A Prescription for Peace: A Trauma-Informed Framework for Ending Global Conflict

Belonging, Understanding, and the Courage to See Clearly

Belonging, Understanding, and the Courage to See Clearlyby: Mary CoughlinPublished on: 09/02/2026

A justice-centered reflection on belonging, loneliness, fear, and how trauma-informed care, curiosity, and dignity help us reconnect and heal.

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Belonging, Understanding, and the Courage to See Clearly

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