Care OutLoud Mary Coughlin

This script captures an engaging conversation between the host, Mary Coughlin, and special guest Isabelle Milette, a nurse practitioner and entrepreneur from Quebec. Isabelle shares her profound journey in healthcare, transitioning from aspiring to be a doctor to becoming a passionate nurse and ultimately a nurse practitioner with a focus on neonatology and developmental care.

She discusses the challenges and transformations in her career, including her pivot to founding Les Soins du Developpement, driven by her realization of the importance of developmental care and family-centered approaches in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs). Along the way, Isabel emphasizes the significance of trauma-informed care, the impactful role of education and advocacy in her field, and the creation of guidelines and training programs to improve care practices.

Her mission is to foster compassionate, trauma-informed developmental care environments for the wellbeing of babies and their families, not just in Quebec but also across Canada and potentially worldwide.


Isabelle's Website: https://sddsenc.com/en/
Guidelines for the Institutional Implementation of Developmental Neuroprotective Care in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Part A: Background and Rationale. A Joint Position Statement From the CANN, CAPWHN, NANN, and COINN
Guidelines for the Institutional Implementation of Developmental Neuroprotective Care in the NICU. Part B: Recommendations and Justification. A Joint Position Statement From the CANN, CAPWHN, NANN, and COINN

 

Join Mary and the star-studded faculty at Caring Essentials' 4th Annual Trauma Informed Developmental Care Conference, October 13-15, 2024 taking place at the iconic Hilton Boston Park Plaza, Boston MA, USA.  LEARN MORE

 

Caring Essentials' is all about helping health and human service professionals cultivate meaningful practices and routines to live their best selves and serve at their highest potential.

Join us to discover the transformative nature of trauma-informed care through education, reflective processing and tapping into the wisdom that emerges through community - BECOME A TRAUMA INFORMED PROFESSIONAL TODAY! 

In a world where medical practices can often feel clinical and distant, there are individuals like Becky Chuffo Davila who embody the essence of caring out loud. In a heartfelt conversation with Mary Coughlin, Becky shares her remarkable journey from a NICU nurse to a trauma-informed professional, highlighting the importance of including families in the care of their precious babies. 

Becky's story serves as a poignant reminder of the profound impact that listening and compassion can have in healthcare. As we navigate the complexities of neonatal care, let us heed her call to prioritize human connection, empathy, and understanding in every interaction. By embracing family-centered approaches and trauma-informed care, we can create a more supportive and inclusive environment for families in crisis.

 

Join Becky and Mary and the star-studded faculty at Caring Essentials' 4th Annual Trauma Informed Developmental Care Conference, October 13-15, 2024 taking place at the iconic Hilton Boston Park Plaza, Boston MA, USA.  LEARN MORE

 

Caring Essentials' is all about helping health and human service professionals cultivate meaningful practices and routines to live their best selves and serve at their highest potential.

Join us to discover the transformative nature of trauma-informed care through education, reflective processing and tapping into the wisdom that emerges through community - BECOME A TRAUMA INFORMED PROFESSIONAL TODAY! 

This podcast episode features an in-depth conversation with Emily Spaeth, detailing her professional evolution from a physical therapist in a NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) to the founder of Be Well Baby PDX. Emily shares her early career experiences, including how she recognized the need for and successfully advocated for more physical and occupational therapists in the NICU. She delves into how her background in yoga and massage therapy enriched her NICU work, particularly through introducing infant massage. Facing personal and professional challenges, including navigating her own pregnancy while working in the NICU, Emily realized the impact of empathy and the importance of setting boundaries for self-care. This realization prompted her to further her education in trauma-informed care, leading to a pivotal career transition during her maternity leave. Emily's entrepreneurial venture, Be Well Baby PDX, combines her skills in physical therapy, yoga instruction, massage therapy, pelvic floor health, and lactation consultancy to offer a holistic service to pregnant and postpartum individuals and their babies. The podcast also touches on the concept of 'matrescence,' the transition into motherhood, and the significance of community connection, nervous system regulation, and the therapeutic use of touch. Emily emphasizes the importance of creating meaningful connections and fostering a supportive community as both a professional strategy and a personal philosophy.

Links: FREE 8-minute Yoga SequenceBe Well Baby - Parent Centered Online Courses@bewellbabypdx on Instagram and Facebook

 

Join Mary and the star-studded faculty at Caring Essentials' 4th Annual Trauma Informed Developmental Care Conference, October 13-15, 2024 taking place at the iconic Hilton Boston Park Plaza, Boston MA, USA.  LEARN MORE

 

Caring Essentials' is all about helping health and human service professionals cultivate meaningful practices and routines to live their best selves and serve at their highest potential.

Join us to discover the transformative nature of trauma-informed care through education, reflective processing and tapping into the wisdom that emerges through community - BECOME A TRAUMA INFORMED PROFESSIONAL TODAY! 

In this engaging discussion, Lindsay Hardy, an accomplished occupational therapist from the UK with extensive experience in child health, sensory processing, and sensory integration, delves into the influence of sensory processing on child development and societal integration. She emphasizes the crucial role of parents and societal structures in shaping a child's development through sensory experiences.

Lindsay also discusses the importance of creating a sensory-informed world and how this approach can support children with developmental challenges, such as cerebral palsy, in early intervention services. The conversation further explores the intersection of trauma-informed care and sensory processing, highlighting the need for empathy, understanding, and support in both healthcare settings and broader social contexts to nurture safe and empowering environments for children and their families.

She is the co-founder of Sensory Beginnings, an education and training company dedicated to creating a sensory informed world. Lindsay, along with her Sensory Beginnings co-founder partner Emily Hills are invited faculty to the 4th Annual Trauma Informed Developmental Care Conference hosted by Caring Essentials and being held at the iconic Hilton Boston Park Plaza, Boston MA October 13-15, 2024.  

If anyone is interested in learning more about Sensory Beginnings and becoming Sensory Informed please visit:

https://sensorybeginhttps://sensorybeginnings.com

Lindsay and Emily will be offering a masterclass in Boston following the 4th Annual Trauma Informed Developmental Care Conference.  To learn more, check out the link below:

https://sensorybeginnings.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Boston-NANT-advert-3-1.pdf

Check out their neonatal journal and celebration cards for purchase at the following link: 

https://sensorybeginnings.com/shop/

 

Join Lindsay and Mary along with the star-studded faculty at Caring Essentials' 4th Annual Trauma Informed Developmental Care Conference, October 13-15, 2024 taking place at the iconic Hilton Boston Park Plaza, Boston MA, USA.  LEARN MORE

 

Caring Essentials' is all about helping health and human service professionals cultivate meaningful practices and routines to live their best selves and serve at their highest potential.

Join us to discover the transformative nature of trauma-informed care through education, reflective processing and tapping into the wisdom that emerges through community - BECOME A TRAUMA INFORMED PROFESSIONAL TODAY! 

This episode features an in-depth conversation with Jennifer Deeney, a nurse manager of a Level 3 NICU in Liverpool, England. Jennifer shares her extensive experience in neonatal care, emphasizing the importance of not just focusing on the intensive care of the baby but also on the intensive care of the family. She discusses the value of trauma-informed care and the need for neonatal nurses and doctors to help families develop relationships with their newborns. Jennifer elaborates on the challenges within neonatal nursing, including addressing the emotional impacts on families and healthcare professionals, and the importance of understanding and managing trauma. The conversation highlights the critical role of communication, empathy, and nurturing a caring culture in the NICU for both the families and the healthcare team. Jennifer's insights reveal the necessity of balancing professional knowledge with compassionate care to support families through their NICU journey and the impact of personal experiences on shaping her approach to nursing.

 

Join Mary and the star-studded faculty at Caring Essentials' 4th Annual Trauma Informed Developmental Care Conference, October 13-15, 2024 taking place at the iconic Hilton Boston Park Plaza, Boston MA, USA.  LEARN MORE

 

Caring Essentials' is all about helping health and human service professionals cultivate meaningful practices and routines to live their best selves and serve at their highest potential.

Join us to discover the transformative nature of trauma-informed care through education, reflective processing and tapping into the wisdom that emerges through community - BECOME A TRAUMA INFORMED PROFESSIONAL TODAY! 

This podcast episode features an insightful conversation with Dr. Marcus Wilken, who discusses his unexpected journey into working with babies, particularly those facing post-traumatic feeding disorder or post-traumatic stress disorder. Dr. Wilken shares how his early role as a caregiver for autistic children and his subsequent journey through psychology and developmental psychology led him to discover his passion for working with babies in Austria. He delves into the importance of reestablishing positive relationships with food, caregivers, and the self to overcome trauma and dissociation in infants. Highlighting the challenge and success of his methods, Dr. Wilken emphasizes the need for calm, attuned care and the transformational power of building trust and joyful interactions.

 

Join Markus and Mary and the star-studded faculty at Caring Essentials' 4th Annual Trauma Informed Developmental Care Conference, October 13-15, 2024 taking place at the iconic Hilton Boston Park Plaza, Boston MA, USA.  LEARN MORE

 

Caring Essentials' is all about helping health and human service professionals cultivate meaningful practices and routines to live their best selves and serve at their highest potential.

Join us to discover the transformative nature of trauma-informed care through education, reflective processing and tapping into the wisdom that emerges through community - BECOME A TRAUMA INFORMED PROFESSIONAL TODAY!