Climate change. "A fire broke out backstage in a theatre. The clown came out to warn the public; they thought it was a joke & applauded. ...that's just how the world will come to an end: to...applause from wits who believe it's a joke." - Soren Kierkegaard

This evening I presented my "Trauma Cascade in Education" model to the Boston Trauma Conference. Went well.

I'm happy to announce that by unanimous vote of the New Castle (Colorado) Town Council tonight, this is our new official town flag. Presenting the New Castle "Hogback Flag." My design, adopted: June 6, 2023.

According to Johann Hari, addiction is about not being able to bear your present life. Powerful insight.

A powerful read... kqed.org/mindshift/6177…

I'm convicned as well. Kids are pressured way to early.

Worth a read. Using Rubrics as a Useful Tool in Learning ivypanda.com/blog/using-rub…

I'm grateful to the TRF; I was accepted for admission, with scholarship, to Dr. Bessel van der Kolk's Trauma Studies Certificate Program, beginning in August. #grateful #TheBodyKeepsTheScore

New psychology research indicates that social rigidity is a key predictor of cognitive rigidity via PsyPost.org psypost.org/2023/07/new-ps…

Don’t skip this post without leaving a comment if you agree.

"our attachment bonds are our greatest protection against threats. Nothing soothes our fear like a soothing voice or a solid hug from a trusted person" ... caring relationships "foster the bravery to accept, face, and process the reality of what has happened while also offering

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To reduce high teacher attrition, we need to prioritize an environment where teachers are not only valued, supported, and recognized as true professionals but also compensated fairly. Their commitment is the cornerstone of quality education!

Self-serving is the problem. Compassion is the answer.

Good! Garfield County residents rallied against the American Birthright social studies standards in their schools — and won cpr.org/2023/10/27/gar…

So much truth here.

So much truth here.

Bullying shouldn’t be part of leadership. Thankfully most aren’t like this. But here are some of the signs of bullying: * lack transparency * use title/ position as power * tell instead of ask * demeaning/disrespectful * lack empathy * refuse feedback/ input * favors yes people

"Difficulties are even greater when trauma becomes nourishment. Still, there are cases in which deep lines cut by trauma provide access to depths that are otherwise unreachable. In such instances, nourishment follows trauma to new places.

"the unconscious, mind, psyche - these are all metaphors. We use language to describe something that is not from language, & hope that the other person will understand. In so doing we both limit communication & enable it."