When the Wound Is the Leader: Benedict Arnold, Donald Trump, and the Soul of a Nation

When the Wound Is the Leader: Benedict Arnold, Donald Trump, and the Soul of a Nation

When the Wound Is the Leader: Benedict Arnold, Donald Trump, and the Soul of a NationMary Coughlin
Published on: 16/04/2025

This bold reflection explores the betrayal of American democracy through the lens of Benedict Arnold and Donald Trump, weaving in trauma-informed care, leadership, and the urgent call to reimagine a just, healing-centered future.

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When Democracy Drinks the Kool-Aid: A Trauma-Informed Reflection on Cults, Control, and Collective Healing

When Democracy Drinks the Kool-Aid: A Trauma-Informed Reflection on Cults, Control, and Collective Healing

When Democracy Drinks the Kool-Aid: A Trauma-Informed Reflection on Cults, Control, and Collective HealingMary Coughlin
Published on: 28/03/2025

A trauma-informed reflection on cult-like political dynamics, fear-based governance, and how the B.U.F.F.E.R. framework can guide us back to truth, connection, and collective healing in a divided democracy.

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Reclaiming the Narrative: The Urgency of Diverse Voices in Media and Leadership

Reclaiming the Narrative: The Urgency of Diverse Voices in Media and Leadership

Reclaiming the Narrative: The Urgency of Diverse Voices in Media and LeadershipMary Coughlin
Published on: 20/03/2025

The news isn’t neutral—it has always been shaped by those in power. When the same voices control the narrative, entire truths go untold. A trauma-informed, justice-driven world requires us to challenge who tells the stories shaping our reality.

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Caring Governance: Why Trauma-Informed Leadership Must Embrace Postpartum Proxy Voting

Caring Governance: Why Trauma-Informed Leadership Must Embrace Postpartum Proxy Voting

Caring Governance: Why Trauma-Informed Leadership Must Embrace Postpartum Proxy VotingMary Coughlin
Published on: 18/03/2025

Denying postpartum proxy voting in Congress isn’t just a procedural issue—it’s a failure of trauma-informed leadership. This blog explores how a B.U.F.F.E.R., Caring Science, and equity-centered approach can reimagine governance that works for all.

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