Jennifer Gantz, RN, MSN, RNC-NIC
UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital, USA
“It starts with me and I have the power to spark change.”
Jennifer discovered that trauma-informed care begins with presence—her own. This shift in perspective empowered her to see herself as a catalyst for change, shaping how she advocates for families and supports colleagues in the NICU.
Kami McMaster, RN, BSN
Intermountain Health, USA
“Trauma Informed Care means SOMEONE will show up. Someone will make sure someone else is seen and heard. I want to be that someone.”
For Kami, trauma-informed care is a promise to ensure no one feels unseen. TIP gave her the language and conviction to be that steady presence for families and staff alike.
Cameron Mas, MSW, LICSW
Winchester Hospital, United States
“Together, we are stronger all around.”
Cameron’s greatest insight was realizing the collective strength of her team. TIP reminded her that the journey of trauma-informed care is shared—and that collaboration is itself an act of healing.
60-minute deep-dive session
Identify blocks and blind spots
Walk away with a clear next step
The Common Thread is our monthly subscription community—an ongoing invitation into the practice of trauma-informed living. Through nourishing prompts, creative practices, and shared reflection, you’ll discover new ways to weave care, resilience, and connection into your professional and personal life.
This space is for clinicians, changemakers, parents, and anyone who believes that care is a powerful act of resistance and reimagination.
Weekly coaching calls
Personalized roadmap
Accountability and mindset tools
Half-day or full-day virtual session
Custom plan created on the spot
Ideal for major decisions or transitions
Weekly group Zoom calls
Shared insights and reflection
Lower cost, high impact
Clarify core values
Set meaningful short-term goals
Identify action steps and timelines
Bi-weekly check-ins
Progress tracking
Encouragement + strategic feedback
TIP 2.0 is an assessment-based certificate program for clinicians, educators, and leaders that integrates Trauma-Informed Developmental Care (TIDC), Caring Science, and the B.U.F.F.E.R. leadership framework. It equips participants with the science, soul, and skills needed to create trauma-informed cultures of care.
The Common Thread is our monthly subscription community, designed for those who want to weave trauma-informed care into everyday life. Each month brings short teachings, reflective practices, and creative prompts that support growth and renewal in a gentle, sustainable rhythm.
NICU Compass (launching in 2026) will support neonatal units in implementing trauma-informed developmental care at scale. With structured guidance, tools, and coaching, Compass helps teams navigate cultural transformation and create environments of healing.
Yes. Caring Essentials provides keynotes, interactive workshops, and customized trainings for healthcare teams and organizations. These sessions integrate evidence, storytelling, and reflective practice to make trauma-informed care both practical and inspiring.
Our retreats are immersive experiences blending neuroscience, reflection, journaling, creativity, and nature-based practice. They are designed to restore leaders, deepen self-awareness, and inspire a healing-centered approach to leadership.
Our tools include reflection card decks, practice toolkits, and simple yet profound resources that bring trauma-informed principles to life. They can be used individually or in groups to spark dialogue, reflection, and growth.
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