Fierce Compassion in Action: Advocating for Babies, Families, and Ourselves
By: Mary Coughlin Published on: 19/01/2025Discover how Kristen Neff's concept of Fierce Compassion aligns with Trauma-Informed Developmental Care (TIDC). This thought-provoking post explores the balance of tender and fierce compassion in neonatal care, offering practical applications, reflective prompts, and inspiring case studies for clinicians advocating for babies, families, and themselves.
The Whole Loaf: Embracing Wholeness in Trauma-Informed Care
By: Mary Coughlin Published on: 12/12/2024Discover the power of showing up as your whole self in caregiving and beyond. This poignant reflection explores how authenticity and wholeness transform trauma-informed care, relationships, and self-compassion
Appetizers for Life: Finding the Feast in Connection and Care
By: Mary Coughlin Published on: 28/11/2024Discover the power of meaningful connection in this thought-provoking exploration of the 'appetizer mentality' and its impact on life, care, and relationships. Drawing on the principles of Trauma-Informed Developmental Care (TIDC) and Caring Science, this blog invites readers to move beyond surface-level interactions and embrace the fullness of presence, trust, and collaboration. Learn how to nourish yourself and others through deeper connections, fostering healing, resilience, and true fulfillment.
