Our story began in 2013 as a vision to transform the experience of hospital care for babies, families and healthcare professionals; to expand the scope of care to embrace our shared humanity and heal the hurt that often goes unnoticed in the fast-paced, technologically oriented business of healthcare.

Where We Serve

We are closer than you think...

Glad you are here...

We are incredibly happy and grateful to be in so many places inspiring and empowering you to join our global movement to bring trauma-informed developmental care to every baby, child and family around the world.  We are excited to share our travel itinerary with you and hope to see more of you soon! 

Where you can find us...

Kind Words

"Oh ladies, your programme is truly the most deeply emotive, powerful and beautifully crafted journey. Every article, video and quote chosen so beautifully and with so much love you can feel it right off the screen. It's a safe place of reflection, inspiration and absolute assured evidence base across all ways of knowing. I want my brain to be bigger to hold it all in there!! You should feel so much pride in this programme, like a big hug of confidence, knowing and certain trust. Thank you xxx."

- Mel Peck, BSc (Hons) Speech and Language Therapy

UPCOMING EVENTS

Our Travels

Caring Essentials Collaborative faculty spreading the word while inspiring change...


  • March 15, 2024 - 6th Biennial Perinatal Palliative Care Symposium, Newark DE

    This educational symposium is designed to cover the importance of emotional support and compassionate communication with families and staff.


    Mary Coughlin is presenting the talk titled: Bridging Hearts: Nurturing Authentic and Compassionate Connections 


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  • March 24-25, 2024 NEANN Annual Conference, Newport RI

    The NEANN Annual Conference brings together neonatal clinicians from all over the region, in a community of learning, laughter, and professional growth. The charming seaside town of Newport, known for its sunsets and sailboats, provides the stage for this premier event. From its gilded-age mansions, to boutique shopping and peaceful oceanside walks, there is something for everyone to enjoy!


    Caring Essentials will be presenting a poster and also be an exhibitor.  Come visit us!


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  • April 11-13, 2024 - NANT 14, Miramar Beach, FL

    Main Conference: April 12-13, 2024

    Pre-Conference and Welcome Reception: April 11, 2024


    VENUE & HOTEL:

    Grand Sandestin at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort

    9500 Grand Sandestin Blvd

    Miramar Beach, FL 32550


    Tara DeWolfe PT, DPT, CNT, CLC and Kristy Fuller OTR/L, CNT, CLC will be presenting a pre-conference session on April 11th from 8am to 12pm titled: Ready or Not: Developmental Participation Skills Assessment


    On April 13th from 4:15-5:15 Mary Coughlin MS, RNC-E will present: Sticks and Stones May Break Your Bones, but Words Matter


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  • April 18-19, 2024 - SIGNEC 2024 and Neonatal QI & Innovation Conference

    The Neonatal QI & Innovation Conference will provide delegates with an opportunity to understand better national and global priorities for improvement in neonatal care and outcomes. We will also showcase key areas of neonatal innovation through oral presentations and abstracts and involve the audience to explore key issues related to neonatal QI & Innovation, recent advances in monitoring, diagnostics and other relevant aspects of Neonatal Care.


    Mary Coughlin will be presenting on Day 2: Touching Lives, Impacting Lifetimes: Trauma Informed Care in the NICU


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  • April 25, 2024 - SURGE Masterclass

    A sudden, powerful movement towards trauma-informed developmental care



    Join us and awaken to the growing need to become trauma-informed! 


    This Masterclass Is For You If...

    You are curious to learn more about trauma and its impact

    You are open to the possibility of doing things differently 

    You want to tap into the wisdom of community

    You are ready to take the leap to become more trauma-informed 


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  • May 14, 2024 - Children's of Minnesota

    Presenter: Mary Coughlin


    Topic: Nurturing the Heartbeat of Healthcare: An Exploration of Nurse Mental Health

    and Wellbeing


    Overview

    In the intricate tapestry of healthcare, nurses serve as the rhythmic heartbeat, tirelessly

    ensuring the well-being of others. However, behind the compassionate care they

    provide lies a silent narrative of challenges that can impact their mental health and

    overall well-being. This talk invites participants to embark on a compassionate

    exploration of the often-overlooked realm of nurse mental health and uncover effective

    heart-centered strategies to restore healing intention and reinstate personal wholeness.


    STAY TUNED

  • May 15, 2024 - National Perinatal Association Conference, Anaheim CA

    Towards TRAUMA-RESPONSIVE  PERINATAL CARE


    May 15 - 17, 2024


    Sheraton Park Hotel at the Resort in Anaheim, California


    Ms. Coughlin will be presenting, alongside an impressive faculty at this important annual event.


    Mary's talk is titled: 'All We Need is Love - Trauma Responsive Living'


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Masterclasses

Fun, exciting and inspiring ways to share new and innovative ideas and evidence-based best practices...

On the journey to become more trauma informed, the first step is to become trauma aware.

Trauma comes in all different shapes and sizes and it all matters.


JOIN US for a unique opportunity to attend The SURGE Masterclass.

This masterclass is a critical, required component of the Trauma Informed Professional Certificate  Program 

We are opening enrollment for a limited time!


Let's open our hearts to heal the hurt that goes unnoticed. Now is the time to start the conversation. 



2024 Masterclass DATES:

  • Tuesday, March 12, 2024 - 11am-2pm ET
  • Thursday, April 25, 2024 - 12pm-3pm ET
  • Tuesday, August 27, 2024 - 1pm-4pm ET
  • Thursday, November 7, 2024 - 12pm-3pm ET


You may apply your SURGE Masterclass registration fee to your tuition to become a TRAUMA INFORMED PROFESSIONAL!



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Coming soon in 2024...

The Library

Looking for the latest research and evidence to quench your thirst for knowledge or maybe support your cultural transformation to become more trauma-informed ?


Browse and share our library of collaborative authored resources.

Mary's Published Books


Coughlin, M. (2016).
Coughlin, M. (2016).

Trauma-Informed Care in the NICU: Evidence-based Practice Guidelines for Neonatal Clinicians. New York, NY: Springer Publishing Company.


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Coughlin, M. (2021).
Coughlin, M. (2021).

Transformative Nursing in the NICU: Trauma-informed Age-appropriate Care, 2nd Ed. New York, New York: Springer Publishing Company.


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