The Cost of Searching for a Future: Why Presence Matters in Trauma-Informed Care

The Cost of Searching for a Future: Why Presence Matters in Trauma-Informed Careby: Mary CoughlinPublished on: 08/03/2026

What happens when healthcare systems push us to chase the future instead of noticing the present? From Ireland’s Attuned in Practice gathering, Mary Coughlin reflects on presence, Jean Watson’s caring moment, and how small acts of awareness shape the future of care.

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The Cost of Searching for a Future: Why Presence Matters in Trauma-Informed Care

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