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
- 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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Shenandoah Chefalo
- Apr 9
- 3 min
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...
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Shenandoah Chefalo
- Apr 2
- 5 min
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...
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Shenandoah Chefalo
- Mar 26
- 5 min
How to Support Working Women: A Trauma-Informed Guide to Employee Wellness
Our clients often have broad goals like equity and employee wellness in mind. While these can feel like massive undertakings, there are...
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Shenandoah Chefalo
- Mar 5
- 6 min
Women in the Workforce, Gender Equity, and Trauma Informed Systems Change
The history of women in the workforce sheds light on gender-based inequities we still see today. Understanding the cultural context of...
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Shenandoah Chefalo
- Feb 27
- 3 min
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,...
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Shenandoah Chefalo
- Feb 20
- 6 min
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...
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Shenandoah Chefalo
- Feb 6
- 4 min
7 Characteristics of a Healthy Relationship
Whether you’re considering your romantic, platonic, or professional relationships, knowing these 7 characteristics of a healthy...
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Shenandoah Chefalo
- Jan 30
- 3 min
9 Phrases for Building Relationships at Work
Whether you're collaborating closely on projects together, passing projects off, or simply brushing shoulders your coworkers have a...
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Shenandoah Chefalo
- Jan 23
- 4 min
5 Secrets to Personal Growth No One Tells You
People are always asking me: what do I do to heal my trauma? And people are always disappointed when I tell them the answer. Why? Because...
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Shenandoah Chefalo
- Dec 12, 2023
- 4 min
One Life-Changing Trauma Informed Approach You Can Implement Today
Of all the trauma-informed phrases I use, “yes, AND” might be the most common. “Yes, AND” represents a way of thinking that is essential...
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Shenandoah Chefalo
- Dec 5, 2023
- 7 min
7 Subtle Self-Harm Strategies You Might Do
This blog discusses self-harm and suicide, which can be sensitive topics to many readers. Please establish your safety before reading,...
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Shenandoah Chefalo
- Nov 28, 2023
- 7 min
9 Types of Safety Most People Don’t Know About
Safety is a crucial topic for trauma-informed systems, and understanding how your community defines safety is no small task. If I asked...
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Shenandoah Chefalo
- Nov 21, 2023
- 5 min
Why is Safety Important in a Trauma Informed Approach?
No matter what model you use, SAMHSA or Sanctuary, safety is a core value of trauma-informed care. Safety is arguably one of the most...
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Shenandoah Chefalo
- Jan 30, 2023
- 6 min
10 Books for Cultural Humility: A Black History Month Inspired Reading List for TI Leaders
February is Black History Month, so this week, we’ve curated a reading list for trauma-informed leaders to increase their cultural...
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Shenandoah Chefalo
- Oct 18, 2022
- 5 min
7 Tips to Reach Someone During a Trauma Response
Last week, we discussed how to recognize trauma states at work. The classic fight, flight, freeze, and appease trauma responses can...
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Shenandoah Chefalo
- May 17, 2022
- 2 min
5 Ways to Cope with Leadership Trauma and Organizational Chronic Stress
Most people will say that work stresses them out—but it’s possible that your job as a leader is causing chronic traumatic stress. If you...
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Shenandoah Chefalo
- May 10, 2022
- 2 min
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...
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