No Kings: Defending the People’s House
By: Mary Coughlin Published on: 23/10/2025This fiery reflection draws on Trauma-Informed Developmental Care (TIDC), Caring Science, and the B.U.F.F.E.R.™ framework to respond to the White House East Wing demolition.
No Peace Without Justice: Ukraine, Trauma, and the Lessons We Must Not Forget
By: Mary Coughlin Published on: 20/08/2025Peace without justice is betrayal. Ukraine shouldn’t surrender land—healing requires accountability, in the NICU and in the world.
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.
