We Begin on Friday
By: Mary Coughlin Published on: 01/06/2025In this final post of the Presence Prelude series, Mary Coughlin shares the origin story behind The Presence workshop and offers a heartfelt invitation to gather on June 6. This is a call to remember what healing presence truly means—in the NICU and beyond.
Frameworks That Hold Us
By: Mary Coughlin Published on: 11/05/2025In the third installment of her Presence Prelude series, Mary Coughlin explores the role of frameworks in sustaining trauma-informed presence. Drawing from TIDC, Caring Science, and the BUFFER model, she reflects on how structure can support healing
Rest, Play, Grow: A Harmonious Intersection with Trauma-Informed Developmental Care and Caring Science
By: Mary Coughlin Published on: 16/02/2025Explore how Deborah MacNamara’s Rest, Play, Grow aligns with Trauma-Informed Developmental Care and Caring Science, nurturing children and caregivers through safety, play, and compassion
Fierce Compassion in Action: Advocating for Babies, Families, and Ourselves
By: Mary Coughlin Published on: 19/01/2025Discover 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.
