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This Wasn’t Surface Work. It Was Soul Work: Trauma-Informed Youth Engagement in Times of Crisis
We have just concluded our powerful 6-part Trauma-Informed Youth Engagement series—and it could not have been more timely. We are...

Kelli
Jul 12 min read


Where Compassion Meets Strategy: The Training That's Changing Leadership Across Ohio
In today’s fast-paced, high-pressure environments, professionals across Ohio — from healthcare teams and social services to educators and...

Kelli
Jun 303 min read


World WellBeing Week: Making Space for Whole-Person Health
Each year, World WellBeing Week offers a timely and important invitation: to pause, reflect, and recommit to practices that support...

Kelli
Jun 252 min read


International Day of Women in Diplomacy: Celebrating Leadership and Inclusion 🌍
June 24 marks the International Day of Women in Diplomacy , a day dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the critical contributions of...

Kelli
Jun 242 min read


Juneteenth Matters: Advancing Equity Through Trauma-Informed Action
At Silver Linings International , we believe that meaningful change begins with acknowledgment, reflection, and action. As we honor...

Kelli
Jun 192 min read
Embracing Autistic Pride Day — A Strengths-Based, Trauma‑Informed Perspective 🌈
June 18 marks Autistic Pride Day , a powerful celebration of neurodiversity that invites us to affirm autistic identity, dignity, and...

Kelli
Jun 182 min read


Workplace Trauma Doesn’t End When You Leave the Job
Too many professionals assume that once they leave a toxic or high-stress work environment, the trauma will stay behind. But the truth...

Kelli
Jun 42 min read


Emotional Labor Is Real—Changing the Culture of Care: One Team at a Time
Over the past month, I had the profound honor of facilitating a Professional Development Day for the dedicated staff of the New York...

Kelli
Jun 32 min read


Honoring Pride Month: A Commitment to Inclusion and Empowerment
As we observe Pride Month this June, we at Silver Linings International reaffirm our dedication to fostering inclusive, trauma-informed...

Kelli
Jun 22 min read


Creating Brave Spaces in a Trauma-Impacted World: Reflections from the 2025 Appreciative Inquiry Jam
I recently had the honor of presenting at The 2025 Appreciative Inquiry Jam: A Global Gathering of Strength-Based Changemakers , hosted...

Kelli
May 272 min read


What Psychological Safety Is — And What It Isn’t: Creating Stronger, Healthier Workplaces with Intention and Integrity
In today’s fast-paced and complex work environments, psychological safety has emerged as a critical foundation for effective teams,...

Kelli
May 222 min read


Honoring Maternal Mental Health Month: Supporting the Heart of Every Family
May is Maternal Mental Health Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the emotional well-being of mothers and caregivers. At...

Kelli
May 202 min read


Interrupting with Care: A Facilitator’s Essential Skill
As facilitators, many of us were raised—culturally or professionally—to believe that interrupting is rude. We’ve been taught to value...

Kelli
May 192 min read


Prioritizing Mental Health: A Collective Responsibility
Each May, we recognize Mental Health Awareness Month —a time to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and foster open conversations about...

Kelli
May 132 min read


Unlocking the Secrets of Emotional Intelligence for Professional Growth and Success
Emotional intelligence (EI) is not just a buzzword; it is a vital ingredient for achieving success in today’s professional landscape. In...

Kelli
May 123 min read


Courage, Compassion, and Community: A Transformative Day in Albany
What a powerful day in Albany! I had the true honor of facilitating the 2nd Regional Professional Development Day for the NYS Division...

Kelli
May 82 min read


Bridging Hope and Education: Honoring Teachers and Foster Youth Together
T he first Tuesday of May brings with it two powerful national observances: National Foster Care Day and National Teacher Appreciation...

Kelli
May 62 min read


National Silence the Shame Day: Honoring Mental Health with a Trauma-Informed Approach
Every year on May 5th , we observe National Silence the Shame Day —a vital moment to break the stigma surrounding mental health and...

Kelli
May 52 min read


Empowering Teens with Confidence: Honoring National Teen Self-Esteem Month Through Trauma-Informed Engagement
May marks National Teen Self-Esteem Month , a vital time to raise awareness around the challenges today’s youth face in developing a...

Kelli
May 12 min read


Working Together to Prevent Abuse and Build Resilient Families: What I Shared at the Indiana Strengthening Families Conference
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month—a time to raise awareness, promote family well-being, and reaffirm our commitment to protecting...

Kelli
Apr 291 min read
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