The Art of Trauma-Informed

A Systems Transformation Blog

Coping Mechanisms: Shame & Guilt as a Survival Skills

When we experience a traumatic event, shame and guilt are common survival skills we rely on. Like the flight, fight, freeze and appease...

Organizational Chronic Stress and Leadership Trauma

We often think of trauma as something that’s happened to us in the past, but trauma can also impact how we think of the present and the...

How to Build Resilience: Mastery of a Life Skill

In the past several weeks, we’ve explored what resilience is and how we can create resilience in our lives and organizations through...

How to Build Resilience: Connection to Faith and Cultural Traditions

Last week, we talked about building resilience through positive and stable adult relationships. Today, we’ll explore how a deep...

How to Build Resilience:Positive Stable Adult Relationships

Resilience is built in three core ways: positive and stable adult relationships, a strong connection to faith and cultural traditions,...