Seeing with the Heart: Why “Colorblindness” Isn’t Healing

Seeing with the Heart: Why “Colorblindness” Isn’t HealingBy: Mary Coughlin Published on: 06/10/2025

A trauma-informed, Caring Science reflection on why “colorblindness” erases identity—and how real healing begins when we choose to truly see one another.

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Seeing with the Heart: Why “Colorblindness” Isn’t Healing

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

The More You Take, the Less You Have: A Reflection on Power, Balance, and Caring Systems

The More You Take, the Less You Have: A Reflection on Power, Balance, and Caring SystemsBy: Mary Coughlin Published on: 02/03/2025

Explore how the principle 'the more you take, the less you have' applies to trauma-informed developmental care, Caring Science, and society. This post reflects on balance, connection, and the power of giving in healthcare and beyond.

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The More You Take, the Less You Have: A Reflection on Power, Balance, and Caring Systems

From Control to Care: Reclaiming Power, Voice, and Dignity in Healthcare

From Control to Care: Reclaiming Power, Voice, and Dignity in HealthcareBy: Mary Coughlin Published on: 21/02/2025

Healthcare should be built on care, not control. This article explores how we can reclaim healthcare from rigid hierarchies, harmful policies, and moral injury—shifting toward a system that prioritizes compassion, belonging, and shared humanity. Learn how Trauma-Informed Developmental Care (TIDC) can transform care spaces by centering connection over control. Join the movement to create a healthcare system where healing, not power, leads the way.

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From Control to Care: Reclaiming Power, Voice, and Dignity in Healthcare

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