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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...

Shenandoah Chefalo
Aug 20, 20245 min read


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...
Becca Choi
Aug 13, 20246 min read


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...

Shenandoah Chefalo
Aug 6, 20246 min read


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...

Shenandoah Chefalo
Jul 30, 20246 min read


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...

Shenandoah Chefalo
Jun 26, 20242 min read


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...

Shenandoah Chefalo
Jun 12, 20242 min read


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...

Shenandoah Chefalo
Jun 4, 20246 min read


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...

Shenandoah Chefalo
May 28, 20241 min read


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...

Shenandoah Chefalo
May 14, 20244 min read


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...

Shenandoah Chefalo
May 7, 20242 min read


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...

Shenandoah Chefalo
May 1, 20242 min read


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...

Shenandoah Chefalo
Apr 23, 20245 min read


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...

Shenandoah Chefalo
Apr 22, 20241 min read


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...

Shenandoah Chefalo
Apr 16, 20243 min read


5 Ways to Mindfully Develop Emotional Intelligence
Emotional intelligence is a superpower in today's workforce. And, leaders need to prioritize their social-emotional skills if they hope...

Shenandoah Chefalo
Apr 9, 20243 min read


Healing Through Mindfulness: Slowing Down & Asking for Help
What does healing look like? We often think the answer will be sold to us in pretty packaging, but the truth is that healing requires...

Shenandoah Chefalo
Apr 2, 20245 min read


Re-Writing History: 10 Female Foster Care Survivors Who Thrived
In honor of Women’s History Month, we’re highlighting women who have made—and are making—history. Foster care is associated with many...

Shenandoah Chefalo
Mar 12, 20245 min read


Discover the Power of Trauma-Informed Change: Transforming Lives & Organizations
Trauma-informed change is a revolutionary approach that acknowledges the far-reaching impact of trauma on individuals, communities,...

Shenandoah Chefalo
Feb 27, 20243 min read


11 Practical Tips for Building Secure Attachments and Healing from Trauma in Relationships
Understanding attachment theory helps us make the important first step of the trauma-informed paradigm shift. Once we make the shift, we...

Shenandoah Chefalo
Feb 20, 20246 min read


Trauma-Informed Attachment Theory: How Childhood Experiences Impact Adult Relationships and Attachment Styles
Attachment styles can help us understand how our trauma impacts our relationships—and what we can do about it. I work with many...

Shenandoah Chefalo
Feb 13, 20244 min read
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