Ripple Post 4: The Power of a Pause
By: Mary Coughlin Published on: 04/07/2025In Ripple Post 4, Mary Coughlin explores the power of a pause as a trauma-informed, relational, and healing practice. Drawing from TIDC, Caring Science, and BUFFER, this reflection includes a free guided audio to support presence in everyday moments.
When Hospice Doesn’t Come: A Love Story and a Failure
By: Mary Coughlin Published on: 24/06/2025A searing true story of hospice failure, love, and loss — and a call to reclaim dignity and care in our broken end-of-life systems.
When the Soul Goes Missing: Trauma-Informed Care Beyond the Checklist
By: Mary Coughlin Published on: 10/06/2025Explore the difference between trauma-informed frameworks and procedural formulas in neonatal care. This soul-stirring piece reclaims the heart of healing and reminds us why presence—not protocol—is the true currency of care.
When Soul Leads: What a Folk Collaboration Taught Me About Music, Healing, and Why I Do This Work
By: Mary Coughlin Published on: 29/03/2025In this reflective piece, Mary Coughlin explores the intersection of music, healing, and trauma-informed care. Inspired by a folk music collaboration, she reflects on how presence, creativity, and the artist’s heart are essential to caregiving, leadership, and personal transformation.
