Performance, Presence, and What We May Be Missing
by: Mary CoughlinPublished on: 27/09/2026What if humane care requires more than competence? Exploring relational capacity, presence, power, stewardship, and the wisdom of diverse ways of knowing.
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“How Are You?” Is No Longer a Neutral Question
by: Mary CoughlinPublished on: 18/01/2026A reflection on how “How are you?” has shifted from a greeting to a moral moment—and why trauma-informed presence matters now more than ever.
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