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.
When We Other, We All Lose: A Trauma-Informed Call to Belonging
By: Mary Coughlin Published on: 29/07/2025Othering erodes our humanity and normalizes suffering. A trauma-informed lens reveals how belonging can heal us all.
We Are the Legacy
By: Mary Coughlin Published on: 27/07/2025In a world that feels heavy and unchangeable, meaningful transformation often starts quietly—through small, intentional acts of presence and compassion. This reflection explores why true healing culture isn’t built on individual heroics, but on collective commitment—and how each of us can be part of that legacy.
The Message and the Mandate: Weaving Legacy Through Care
By: Mary Coughlin Published on: 24/07/2025This reflective post explores the connection between trauma-informed developmental care (TIDC), the B.U.F.F.E.R. framework, and legacy. Inspired by Ta-Nehisi Coates’ The Message, it offers a values-based perspective on how intentional care in the NICU shapes not only outcomes—but the legacy we leave behind. A powerful read for healthcare professionals, educators, and anyone committed to healing-centered leadership.
