Trauma-Informed Leadership and Workplace Culture Insights

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...

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...

These fast facts might change your perspective on the foster care system. Most people in the US don’t have a solid understanding of the...

Whether we’re talking about improving performance at work or raising children, resilience is a hot topic that everyone wants to learn...

Adoption is a common family planning tool, and foster care is often overlooked in favor of adoption. However, foster care is a viable alternative for adoption for prospective parents who want to raise a child. If you’re considering growing your family, I urge you to consider all your options before choosing adoption. Not only is adopting a baby expensive, but it can also be ethically questionable—that’s a story for another time, though. For now, here are eight alternatives to

The foster care system in the United States is broken. More often than not, the system actively harms those it seeks to protect. There...

Nine simple emotional regulation techniques that feel a little silly, but work. Practical options you can use in the moment, at work or at home, to reset and respond skillfully.

Universal precautions at work means leading as if anyone may be carrying trauma or chronic stress. Learn why it matters for communication, psychological safety, and follow-through plus 11 trauma-informed leadership habits you can use immediately.

If you need access to a crisis helpline right now, call 800-273-8255, the 24-hour National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Trigger Warning:...

I am very excited to bring you my first guest blog. In full disclosure, I met Cathy Anther-Fialon, at a webcast on a seminar regarding...