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Today, we’re celebrating two powerful reminders of the good we can bring into the world: National Superhero Day  and Global Pay It...

We were in Rochester yesterday for the Northeast Child Abuse Conference ! Debra Cady, LCSW, and Brandi Collins proudly represented Silver...

Why Every Manager Should Prioritize EI in the Workplace In today’s ever-evolving work environment, team collaboration has become a...

Engaging youth and young adults (Y/YAs) in care planning and advocacy is crucial for fostering their growth and ensuring their voices are...

April is Stress Awareness Month , and it couldn’t come at a better time. With work demands, life’s daily pressures, and the general...

In today’s increasingly diverse work environments, fostering an inclusive and equitable culture isn’t just a “nice to have”—it’s...

I had the privilege of facilitating an all-day, in-person Trauma-Informed Motivational Interviewing (TI-MI) training with a phenomenal...

Working with families who have experienced trauma is both powerful and deeply human work. As early intervention specialists, we bring not...

In today’s fast-paced and high-pressure work environments, it's easy to mistake a struggling employee's behavior as simple...

Every year on April 7th , the world pauses to celebrate World Health Day , a global reminder of the importance of health and well-being...

Between 2007 and 2021, suicide rates among individuals aged 10–24 surged by 62%, escalating from 6.8 to 11.0 deaths per 100,000.  This...

🚀 Exciting News! Our Trauma-Informed MI Training is Here! 🚀 At Silver Linings International, we are dedicated to helping the helpers...

Leadership isn’t just about strategy and decision-making—it’s about managing emotions, both your own and those of the people around you....

In just two weeks, I’ll be heading to Oregon  to train the dedicated staff of the Oregon Department of Human Services  in Trauma-Informed...

In the professional world—especially for caregivers, leaders, and service professionals—being strong is often seen as a requirement. You...

Have you ever noticed how your body reacts to your emotions? When you feel proud and confident, you naturally stand taller, shoulders...

Community resilience is a crucial element in the face of challenges ranging from natural disasters to economic downturns. Engaging youth...

What is Neurodiversity? Neurodiversity refers to the natural variations in human brain function, recognizing that conditions such as...

A huge thank you to John Everett , Kids Hope Alliance , and the Jacksonville Workforce Innovations Network for hosting me as a speaker...

Every year on March 12th , we celebrate National Working Moms Day , a day dedicated to recognizing the dedication, resilience, and...