The Wisdom and Generative Power of Anger
It was the summer of 1996 and hotter than normal in the California Central Valley.…
Susana RinderleJanuary 24, 2024
Should I Watch the News, or Avoid It? How to Stay Sane (Yet Informed)
“I’m SO STRESSED OUT!” she said. “I’m really upset about what’s going on. I can’t…
Susana RinderleNovember 28, 2023
The No-BS Truth About Stress (And What To Do About It)
Stressed about work. Stressed about kids, parents, and partners. Stressed about money, stressed about health.…
Susana RinderleNovember 1, 2023
I Survived Suicide: Five Phrases I Never Want to Hear Again
I knew I was in real trouble. I’d felt overwhelmed, trapped, and alone before. I’d…
Susana RinderleSeptember 22, 2023
When “Normal” is Healthy … and When It’s Dangerous
“I can’t sleep,” said Sarah*. “I keep seeing his hands in gloves, grabbing the merchandise!”…
Susana RinderleSeptember 12, 2023
Trichotillomania and Me: How a BFRB Both Scarred and Saved Me
Trichotillomania began haunting me when I was ten. I was sitting in my fourth grade…
Susana RinderleOctober 4, 2022
The 9 Essential Qualities of a Trauma-Informed Coach
“I get that trauma-informed coaching is better coaching in general, especially for people of color,”…
Susana RinderleNovember 10, 2021
Relational trauma like racism can only be healed relationally
A dear colleague of color recently reposted an article about racism on her Facebook feed…
Susana RinderleDecember 10, 2020
Is Nothing Sacred?
I woke earlier than normal last Saturday morning to a text from a dear colleague.…
Susana RinderleOctober 29, 2020
Your Chronic Shock, Outrage and (Re)trauma Aren’t Helping Change
On Tuesday night after the debates, I logged onto Facebook for a few minutes. As…
Susana RinderleOctober 5, 2020