Behind The Scenes: How do I stand up to bullying in the workplace?

Unless it’s spoken out against or prevented in some way, bullying will happen...because there’s no real reason for the bully to stop. But there are some things you can do for prevention and intervention.

Abuse, Advocacy, WorkElizabeth M. JohnsonFebruary 13, 2019bullying, workplace, harassment, theatre, parenting, artists, abuse, power and controlComment

The Best Question You Can Ask

Do you ask “what happened to you?” instead of “what’s wrong with you?” Both questions, unfortunately, still have more in common than they do different.

Behind the Scenes: How Can I Get My Child To Stop Touching Me?!

Question from our community:

"My 3 year old has an obsession with a mole on my arm. It's a raised mole, and he rub his finger around in a circle on it. I'd love to get him to stop because it's slowly driving me insane. But, honestly, I'm getting touched out! I don’t blame him because it seems like a sensory issue but this needs to stop! What can I do?”

Children, parenting, Mothering, Education, Best PracticesElizabeth M. JohnsonDecember 12, 2018kids, consent, Safety, touching, safe touch, healthy touchComment

Repeat After Me: Repetition is your friend. Repetition is your friend.

One trick is to having something sink in is to repeat it.

3 BIG Reasons Why You Should NOT Use the ACE Questionnaire

I am often asked if I would recommend an organization using the ACE Questionnaire. Generally folks are asking because they are interested in screening for trauma in some way. Which is so fabulous! The question is a great one. But here's why using the ACE questionnaire is not a good idea.

One Way to Use Your Power To Offer Better Choices

Clients and patients come back when they trust us. They show up (early even!) for appointments when there is trust. They follow recommendations and ask for suggestions, when there is trust. For clients with a trauma history, trust is everything. When you take steps to trauma-sensitize your practice, you are building trust with people who really need it.

Best Practices, Trauma-informedElizabeth M. JohnsonSeptember 12, 2018trauma-informed, trauma sensitive, healthcare, survivors, productivityComment