Sip, Don’t Drown: A Lesson in Friendship, Facebook, and Grace
By: Mary Coughlin Published on: 15/06/2025A personal reflection on an accidental unfriending, a surprising act of grace, and what it means to stay connected across political divides. This trauma-informed take on digital disconnection explores curiosity, repair, and the quiet power of choosing relationship over righteousness.
From Control to Care: Reclaiming Power, Voice, and Dignity in Healthcare
By: Mary Coughlin Published on: 21/02/2025Healthcare 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.
Who Holds the Power? How Medical Hierarchies Silence Parents, Clinicians, and Care Itself
By: Mary Coughlin Published on: 21/02/2025When positional power overrides relational authority in healthcare, care suffers. This article explores how medical hierarchies silence parents, nurses, and frontline clinicians—leading to delayed interventions, moral injury, and loss of trust. Discover how Trauma-Informed Developmental Care (TIDC) disrupts harmful hierarchies by centering relationships, trust, and shared decision-making. Read on to explore how we can shift from control to connection in patient care.
The SAVE Act: A Solution in Search of a Problem or a Threat to Voter Access?
By: Mary Coughlin Published on: 17/02/2025The SAVE Act (H.R. 22) claims to protect election integrity, but in reality, it imposes unnecessary barriers that could disenfranchise millions of eligible voters—especially women, seniors, and marginalized communities. Learn how this bill could impact voter access and what you can do to protect your rights.
