Insights & Perspectives

Where lived experience meets professional expertise.

Explore our collection of articles, case studies, and practical guides designed to shift mental models.

Whether you are an educator looking for a "lifejacket" or a leader seeking systemic change,

these resources bridge the gap between theory and reality.

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

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... ...more

General ,Trauma informed practice

February 14, 2026•4 min read

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

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 educato... ...more

General ,Trauma informed practice &School

November 14, 2025•6 min read

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

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 ... ...more

General ,Trauma informed practice

April 14, 2025•4 min read

Trauma-Informed Lessons from The Block Australia Season 20

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... ...more

General ,Trauma informed practice

February 14, 2025•4 min read

Reflections from the Trauma Aware Education Conference

My reflections on the Trauma Aware Education Conference in Brisbane, including key takeaways, personal experiences, and some unexpected challenges. ...more

Neurodiversity ,Trauma informed practice

November 15, 2024•4 min read

Trauma-Healing (Trauma-Informed) Practice at Ngātea Primary School

Ngātea Primary School has been on a trauma-healing journey over the last two years to put processes and skills in place to address the above trends. I asked their principal, Neil Fraser, if he would o... ...more

Trauma informed practice ,School

August 15, 2023•7 min read

Battling Anxiety

Vanessa White supplies this month's guest blog telling her own personal story of battling anxiety. ...more

Trauma informed practice ,Strategies &School

July 15, 2022•10 min read

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