Notes From the Lab.
These are insights, reflections, and field notes from the front lines of healing-centered work. They aren’t polished takes; they’re real lessons from real practice.
Whether we’re designing systems, holding space, or advocating for care-centered leadership, this is where we unpack what we’re learning in real time.
The Trauma We Don’t Count: Building Inclusive Systems of Care
Too often, the people closest to tragedy, but not “officially” impacted, are the ones we forget to care for. Friends. Helpers. Staff. Neighbors. Their pain is real, but it doesn’t always get counted. In this post, Josh Garcia reflects on his experience near the Pulse tragedy and makes the case for care systems that include everyone affected, not just those who fit the form.
The Cost of Caring: Why Crisis Work Can Quietly Burn Out Leaders
Crisis leadership often looks strong from the outside. But behind the scenes, leaders are quietly carrying enormous emotional weight, and too many are burning out in silence.
Why Trauma-Informed Isn’t Just A Buzzword In Leadership
Trauma-informed leadership isn’t a training, it’s how your systems hold both people and mission. Here’s what real trauma-informed leadership actually looks like inside organizations doing emotionally heavy work.