Beyond the Mirror: Reckoning with the System, Not Just the Queen

Beyond the Mirror: Reckoning with the System, Not Just the QueenBy: Mary Coughlin Published on: 23/03/2025

What if the real threat to democracy isn’t just a villain—but a system built on fear, division, and disconnection? This essay invites us to look deeper, stop blaming, and begin the real work of healing through belonging, responsibility, and repair.

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Beyond the Mirror: Reckoning with the System, Not Just the Queen

Defying Gravity: Lessons from Wicked for Trauma-Informed Care

Defying Gravity: Lessons from Wicked for Trauma-Informed CareBy: Mary Coughlin Published on: 16/03/2025

Explore the profound connections between Wicked and Trauma-Informed Developmental Care, uncovering themes of resilience, belonging, and empowerment that transform healing for babies, families, and clinicians.

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Defying Gravity: Lessons from Wicked for Trauma-Informed Care

Equanimity: The Missing Piece in Trauma-Informed Healthcare

Equanimity: The Missing Piece in Trauma-Informed HealthcareBy: Mary Coughlin Published on: 13/03/2025

Our healthcare system thrives on imbalance—prioritizing disease management over prevention, speed over connection, and profit over well-being. This blog explores why equanimity—a state of systemic balance and stability—is the missing piece in trauma-informed care. Discover how shifting from crisis-driven care to proactive healing can transform healthcare for patients, families, and clinicians alike.

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Equanimity: The Missing Piece in Trauma-Informed Healthcare

No Other Land, No Other Choice: A Trauma-Informed Reckoning with Occupation

No Other Land, No Other Choice: A Trauma-Informed Reckoning with OccupationBy: Mary Coughlin Published on: 03/03/2025

A bold exploration of No Other Land through the lens of trauma-informed care, challenging the normalization of suffering and calling for advocacy beyond silos. This powerful piece connects the philosophy of trauma-informed care to global injustices, urging us to resist, bear witness, and demand systemic change.

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No Other Land, No Other Choice: A Trauma-Informed Reckoning with Occupation

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