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Trauma-Informed Practice vs. Performative 'Wokeness': Regulating the System, Not Just the Language

Trauma-Informed Practice vs. Performative 'Wokeness': Regulating the System, Not Just the Language

Brooke Trenwith
Published on: 14/02/2026

In our rush to create psychologically safe and inclusive environments, I’m seeing a concerning trend in organisations. There is a growing confusion between genuine trauma-informed practice and what is often termed ‘wokeness.’

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Navigating the 'COVID Cohort': 10 Key Points for Teachers and Targeted Strategies

Navigating the 'COVID Cohort': 10 Key Points for Teachers and Targeted Strategies

Brooke Trenwith
Published on: 14/11/2025

The cohort of students who spent their crucial early developmental years during the profound social disruption of the COVID-19 pandemic presents a unique, widespread, and systemic challenge to educators.

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Lessons from Gabor Maté: Trauma, Boundaries, and the Mind-Body Connection

Lessons from Gabor Maté: Trauma, Boundaries, and the Mind-Body Connection

Brooke Trenwith
Published on: 14/04/2025

Attending a face-to-face presentation by Gabor Maté was both enlightening and deeply personal for me. Living with five autoimmune conditions, his words resonated in a way that was both intellectually stimulating and emotionally confronting.

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Trauma-Informed Lessons from The Block Australia Season 20

Trauma-Informed Lessons from The Block Australia Season 20

Brooke Trenwith
Published on: 14/02/2025

Reality TV is often a mirror for society, revealing raw and unfiltered human responses under extreme pressure. This year, The Block Australia provided more than just home renovation drama—it showcased powerful lessons on trauma-informed practice, emotional regulation, and resilience.

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