Barriers to Change: The Neuroscience of What Keeps Us Stuck
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Shenandoah Chefalo
- Sep 10
- 6 min
Rethinking Rules: Why Trauma-Informed Approaches Use Norms, Values, and Expectations Instead of "Rules"
The idea of "rules" is so basic and fundamental to our way of life that we often don't stop to examine how rules function and serve us....
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Shenandoah Chefalo
- Sep 3
- 6 min
The Power of Authenticity in Trauma-Informed Approaches
It's a common cultural norm to have different versions of ourselves. Our personalities, mannerisms, and even our purported values may...
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Shenandoah Chefalo
- Aug 27
- 6 min
7 Benefits of Trauma-Informed Culture Change
Many of us are drawn to trauma-informed culture change because it "feels right." While it can be challenging to measure the impact of...
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Shenandoah Chefalo
- Aug 20
- 5 min
People Don't Leave Jobs, They Leave Teams
Studies show that roughly 62% of employees leave their jobs due to “toxic company culture” ( Forbes ), revealing that people don't quit...
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Becca Choi
- Aug 13
- 6 min
9 Books in My Trauma-Informed Library
August 9th was Book Lover’s Day, so in honor of this bookish holiday, we’re bringing you a list of nine books from one of the libraries...
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Shenandoah Chefalo
- Aug 6
- 6 min
Personal Development is Professional Development: Unlocking Your Full Potential
In our fast-paced world, where the demand for hard skills often overshadows the essence of soft skills, it’s time to redefine what...
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Shenandoah Chefalo
- Jul 30
- 6 min
The First Step to Lasting Change: Embracing Trauma-Informed Training
If there’s one thing I wish people understood about trauma-informed change, it’s that this work is cyclical. There might be a clear...
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Shenandoah Chefalo
- Jun 26
- 2 min
Mindful Management: Creating a Trauma-Informed Work Environment, a podcast by Chefalo Consulting!
🎙️ Dive into the world of organizational wellness with our new podcast, coming soon from Chefalo Consulting! We are beyond excited to...
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Shenandoah Chefalo
- Jun 18
- 3 min
Discussing Microaggressions through a Trauma-Informed Lens
Understanding the foundational concepts of microaggressions and microresistance helps us promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and...
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Shenandoah Chefalo
- Jun 12
- 2 min
Cultivating Inner Strength Through Creativity: Coloring Resilience Adult Coloring Book
The simple act of coloring, often associated with childhood pastimes, has emerged as a powerful tool for adults seeking mindfulness and...
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Shenandoah Chefalo
- Jun 4
- 6 min
Structural Violence in Medicine: “Doctors Have a New Plan for Fat Kids”
The institutions that hope to repair the damage of structural violence are often the same ones that cause it. I began listening to the...
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Shenandoah Chefalo
- May 28
- 1 min
Loss is Inevitable When Healing
This article was originally published in Chefalo Consulting's December 2022 Trauma-Informed Newsletter. Healing from trauma is a process...
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Shenandoah Chefalo
- May 21
- 5 min
Reflections on Power and Privilege from a Trauma-Informed Expert
There are ways I am disadvantaged by the systems we live in, AND there are privileges I am afforded by the systems we live in. This is...
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Shenandoah Chefalo
- May 14
- 4 min
Beyond Awareness: Understanding the Interconnections of Foster Care and Societal Challenges
May is foster care awareness month, and this year, I'd like to increase awareness about the foster care system and how it ties into other...
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Shenandoah Chefalo
- May 7
- 2 min
Introducing Our Trauma-Informed Mindfulness Ebook: Your Path to Holistic Healing!
We are excited to bring you a comprehensive kit designed to empower individuals on their healing journey, revealing the profound fusion...
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Shenandoah Chefalo
- May 1
- 2 min
Monthly Blog Roundup: Highlighting Key Insights
As April comes to a close, we want to ensure you didn't miss out on some insightful blogs that could enrich your personal and...
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Shenandoah Chefalo
- Apr 23
- 5 min
10 Ways to Be Mindful That Aren't Deep Breathing
When I introduce mindfulness to organizations, people usually think of deep breathing. While breathing and meditation are methods of...
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Shenandoah Chefalo
- Apr 22
- 1 min
Department of Justice Trauma-Informed Training Grant Opportunity
This exciting funding opportunity is designed to support trauma-informed training for state, local, territorial, or Tribal law...
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Shenandoah Chefalo
- Apr 16
- 3 min
Removing Obstacles to Self Care is Self Care
When committing to self-care is too challenging, preparing for self-care is sometimes the best decision we can make to take care of...
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