In this fourth installment of the Presence Prelude series, Mary Coughlin explores equanimity as a trauma-informed practice rooted in TIDC, Caring Science, and the BUFFER framework. She redefines equanimity as clarity in chaos—not neutrality.
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.