trauma-informed Archives | Renae M. Dupuis

What’s Wrong With People?

Bringing, Education, Podcast, Trauma-Informed

Have you ever asked yourself, “what is wrong with people, anyway?!?” Yeah, I might have, too. Let’s spend a little time exploring that and taking a look at

Did You Bring Your Heart Today?

Bringing, Ministry, Reconciliation, Trauma-Informed

Did you Bring Your Heart Today? Are you now asking yourself, “what is ‘Bringing Your Heart’ about?” I thought I’d take a little time to unpack it for

I Need You to Hear Me

Bringing, Foster/Adoption/Kin, Ministry, Trauma-Informed

I need you to hear me. I enjoyed the columns of welcoming greeters who were laughing, smiling, offering high-fives, and yelling, “Hello! We’re glad you are here!” To

The Dignity of “Please” | Language is Important

Community, Mending, Reconciliation, Relationship

Language is important. Language is how we share information from one person or group to another person or group. Whether using gestures and non-verbal body language, specific words,

Check Your Privilege

Bringing, Community, Mending, Ministry, Reconciliation, Relationship, Trauma-Informed

I was sitting in a room with a group of women waiting for the simulcast event to begin. We had pulled couches and comfy chairs next to tables