THE REAL GIFTS SERIES — WEEK 1

THE REAL GIFTS SERIES — WEEK 1By: Mary Coughlin Published on: 26/11/2025

A reflective exploration of the human origins of gifting and how consumer culture distorts our connection to one another. Week 1 of The Real Gifts Series invites readers to reclaim presence, meaning, and authenticity through trauma-informed, Caring Science–aligned giving.

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THE REAL GIFTS SERIES — WEEK 1

No Bad Parts: Remembering Wholeness from the Self to the World

No Bad Parts: Remembering Wholeness from the Self to the WorldBy: Mary Coughlin Published on: 29/09/2025

Drawing from Richard Schwartz’s No Bad Parts and Trauma-Informed Developmental Care, this reflection explores how IFS wisdom applies not only to individuals, but also to families, nations, and our global community—inviting us to resist exile and reclaim our shared humanity.

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No Bad Parts: Remembering Wholeness from the Self to the World

The Last Frontier Is Us: Reimagining Humanity Beyond Expansion

The Last Frontier Is Us: Reimagining Humanity Beyond ExpansionBy: Mary Coughlin Published on: 05/09/2025

What if the next great frontier isn’t technology or land, but humanity itself? Explore how belonging, healing, and care mark the true frontier of our time.

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The Last Frontier Is Us: Reimagining Humanity Beyond Expansion

Rediscovering Our Inner Superhero: The First Step in Relational Healing

Rediscovering Our Inner Superhero: The First Step in Relational HealingBy: Mary Coughlin Published on: 17/08/2025

Healing begins with our relationship to self. Rediscover your inner superhero and unbury the joy, wonder, and authenticity within you.

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Rediscovering Our Inner Superhero: The First Step in Relational Healing

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