Aware NL

01/27/2026

Every time we choose awareness over assumption, something shifts.

Change doesn’t start big — it starts with us.

01/21/2026

Ever felt the disconnect between what you say and what your body feels?

That inner conflict has a name — cognitive dissonance.

And for many trauma survivors, it isn’t a flaw or overreaction.

It’s a survival adaptation.

When listening to your instincts once felt unsafe, the body learned to stay quiet — even when something wasn’t right.

Healing doesn’t start with forcing answers.
It starts with awareness.

✨ I dive deeper into this in my latest blog — including why this matters not just for individuals, but for workplaces and communities too.

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01/19/2026

𝗣𝗢𝗩: you realize trauma-informed work doesn’t have to be heavy, cold, or clinical.

I’m not your “𝘢𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘨𝘦” trauma awareness educator or trauma recovery coach — I work in this capacity because outside of education and training, I also have 𝙡𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙙 𝙚𝙭𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚. Also because I know that healing can be human, warm, relatable, and yes… sometimes even fun.

We can talk about the hard things 𝗮𝗻𝗱 laugh, breathe, and feel safe while doing it.

Both can exist. We are HUMAN!

If you’re craving trauma-aware support that feels real, accessible, and nervous-system friendly — you’re in the right place.

✨ Work with me through workshops, private coaching, or community education.

📩 DM me or visit the link in my bio to learn more.

01/16/2026

01/16/2026

𝗕𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘂𝗺𝗮-𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗮 “𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗲-𝘁𝗼-𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲” 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲……… 𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹.

When we create environments rooted in compassion, empathy, and psychological safety, everyone benefits….. employees 𝘢𝘯𝘥 leaders.

✅ People feel safer to show up, communicate honestly, and do their best work.

✅ Productivity improves, burnout decreases, and trust has room to grow.

Trauma-aware workplaces aren’t about lowering standards ~
𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘺’𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘩𝘶𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺.

✨ 𝗡𝗼𝘄 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽𝘀 for organizations, teams, and leaders who want to build safer, more supportive work environments. These workshops are not a ‘one-size-fits-all’ theme. Each workshop is curated for your specific industry. 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱.

If you’re curious about what a trauma-aware workshop could look like for your workplace, let’s talk.

📩 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗮 𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗿 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗮 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀.

01/16/2026

Are you, or someone you know, working in one of these 10 health care and social service occupations? ✅

You could owe less on your federal student loan if you work in a rural or remote community! 🙌

For more information: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/education/student-aid/grants-loans/repay/assistance/doctors-nurses/eligibility.html

01/15/2026

Healing isn’t about never being triggered — it’s about what you do when it happens.

Compassion over criticism. Awareness over shame.

That’s growth. 🤍

For me sometimes this looks like:

Removing myself from the environment that is causing stress or anxiety (when that’s possible).

When I can’t remove myself from that environment I take a few deep breaths and remind myself that I am safe in my own body.

I become aware of the trigger and how my nervous system is responding and “why”

Bring my anxious thought back to the present moment.

Anything that settles my nervous system: a walk, a few moments by the ocean, writing, a hobby that I love (crocheting, piano, dance, etc.)

Give myself the grace, kindness, compassion and empathy that I so freely give to others.

Self-awareness is key 🔑

✨ How do you meet yourself when you’re activated?

01/13/2026

A gentle update 💛

Private trauma recovery coaching is now full.

Thank you to everyone who reached out or expressed interest — that care and curiosity matters.

If you weren’t able to secure a spot, I’ll be opening a waitlist for March. You can reply to my latest email or send me a message if you’d like to be added.

I intentionally keep spaces limited so I can offer grounded, nervous-system-informed support while honouring my own capacity and boundaries.

No pressure. No urgency.
Healing happens in its own time.

01/07/2026

Feedback like this from participants of my Trauma Awareness Educational workshops is part of the reason I keep going 🤍🙏

Now taking bookings for workplace events for February and March.

Contact Denise today ✅

01/06/2026

A gentle reminder for anyone who has a trauma survivor in your life….

You don’t need to fix them.
You are not responsible for their healing.
They don’t need you to solve all of their problems or issues.

All they need is…

For you to not add to their already existing stress, sadness or fear

For you to stay calm, kind and gentle when they are having HUGE emotions

Keep your tone of voice gentle and calm when responding (they have a heightened sense of any changes in your tone of voice or body language)

A safe person who makes them feel like it’s ok to share their emotions

A long hug goes all long way for those who enjoy physical comfort

A small kind gesture to show you care

To not have their feelings and experiences in that moment be met with judgement, anger or unkind comments

To have their feelings validated even if you don’t understand- acknowledge it’s ok to feel and express

Lots and lots of love

It’s really NOT that complicated even when your person is.

When loved correctly, feeling safe is the ONLY and BEST thing you can offer.

I had to reshare this video and I’ve watched it over and over. To witness that little girl go from so sad to so calm just by someone holding space for her and using a gentle voice to communicate was so beautiful.

What if we as adults, behaved this way towards each other during difficult moments? Image how our relationships would change for the better.

Bring on the peanut butter and jelly sandwiches (I’m not talking about sandwiches) 😉

01/03/2026

The power of a hug for someone who needs it is his highly underrated