You Can’t Prevent Trauma in the NICU—But You Can Change How It’s Experienced
by: Mary CoughlinPublished on: 03/05/2026We can’t prevent all trauma in the NICU—but we can reduce harm and support experience.
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A Porch in County Mayo: Reflections on Nature, Capitalism, and Coming Home
by: Mary CoughlinPublished on: 16/03/2026A reflective moment from a treehouse in County Mayo exploring nature, capitalism, belonging, and the quiet wisdom that calls us back to our best selves.
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The Myth of Normal
by: Mary CoughlinPublished on: 30/01/2026The myth of “normal” shapes child mental health, education, and culture. A trauma-informed reflection on why it’s time to widen the frame.
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Decolonizing Therapy: Early Reflections on Healing, History, and Care
by: Mary CoughlinPublished on: 27/12/2025A reflection on Decolonizing Therapy by Dr. Jennifer Mullan, exploring its relevance to NICU care, Trauma-Informed Developmental Care, B.U.F.F.E.R., and Caring Science.
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