Aware NL

08/21/2026

Summer brought a little slower pace around here. 🌿

And honestly? Sometimes a little space is exactly what we need.

But now… 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐍𝐋 𝐢𝐬 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐢𝐧 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞.

Fall workshops are officially underway, and September is already 𝐚𝐥𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐞𝐝.

If you’re new here, Aware NL provides trauma awareness education for workplaces, organizations, and communities—helping people better understand how trauma can affect the way we think, communicate, work, connect, and respond.

‘Trauma-informed’ is not the same as 𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙪𝙢𝙖-𝙖𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙚. My workshops are designed to move beyond simply 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘶𝘮𝘢.

They’re about creating greater awareness, compassion, emotional safety, and resilience in the spaces where people live and work.

Because becoming trauma-aware isn’t about diagnosing people.

It’s about understanding people.

And sometimes, one shift in perspective can change the way we respond to someone who is struggling.

𝐋𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐮𝐦𝐚 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 𝐭𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐟𝐚𝐥𝐥?

Send me a DM with the word 𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐊𝐒𝐇𝐎𝐏 and I’ll send you the information you need to get started.

September has very limited availability, with additional fall dates now booking.

𝐋𝐞𝐭’𝐬 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐫, 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐨𝐝, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐝.

07/09/2026

Not every workplace leaves visible scars.

Sometimes the impact shows up as burnout, hypervigilance, self-doubt, or a nervous system that never feels safe enough to rest.

Trauma awareness creates psychological safety, and that isn’t just a workplace “perk”—it’s the foundation for healthy people, healthy teams, and sustainable performance.

If this resonated with you, save it for later and share it with someone who’s helping shape workplace culture.

💜 Because awareness changes workplaces.

06/23/2026

🚩 Unpopular opinion:

People don’t magically stop being human when they clock in.

You can’t demand resilience while ignoring stress.
You can’t expect engagement without safety.
And you can’t build healthy workplaces on fear.

What gives YOU the biggest workplace ick? 👇

💜 Follow for trauma-informed conversations that challenge the status quo.

06/07/2026

Sunday morning. Peace. Moments of contemplation & clarity. Soul serenity.

Rest. Remember. Return to self.

Sometimes the best thing you can do after prolonged periods of strength and resilience in the face of turmoil, is to just BE.

Find the simple things that bring you comfort and peace.

This morning, for me, that looks like:

Inspiration through pretty oracle cards with comforting messages

Journalling thoughts, lessons learned, and gratitude for what already is

Mindful moments without any particular schedule or rush to get things done.

In rest and pause there is awareness and inner peace.

🔔New ‘Soulful Sunday Series’. 🙏

Every Sunday I will share a card with you if
you feel called to receive a message. Each week I will pull from a different deck. (I have lots of them..one of the things I love to collect 🥰)

This weeks card pull is from ‘the Language of Letting Go’ deck by Melody Beattie.

Drop a ❤️ on the comments if you would like a card message via DM
(This series is brought to you by .w.a.r.e.nl | | )

because it’s too good to keep for sharing from just one account 😊

06/03/2026

✨Vendor Spotlight!✨

We’re excited to welcome KidSportNLto the Community Well-Being Fair!

KidSport Newfoundland and Labrador believes all kids have the right to play organized sports and provides funding for registration fees and equipment costs for kids aged 18 and under so they can play a season of sport.

Stop by anytime between 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM at the Jack Byrne Regional Sport & Entertainment Centre

Come explore local programs, services, activities, and supports — all in one place!
⏰Thursday, June 4th 12-7pm
📍Jack Byrne Regional Sport & Entertainment Centre
💲FREE for everyone

See full vendor list & stay up-to-date via the event page here:
https://www.facebook.com/share/14hWxFJ6vqu/

06/03/2026

Join the Autism Society of Newfoundland & Labrador (ASNL) Eastern-Central for Pathfinders, part of our Community Movement Series.

Dates:
June 6 – The Town of Terra Nova Playground and Pond Area
June 13 – Newman Sound Playground and area
June 27 – Port Blandford Municipal Park/Playground
Time: 1:00–3:00 PM

This program offers a relaxed opportunity to get outside, explore local trails and playgrounds, and enjoy movement in a supportive, low-pressure environment.
All ages and abilities are welcome.

Registration required: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=t_74vYLkLESzUiOSnycP1Ag6ug0tM4ZJo7oa8BDOl_xUNzZQMFA3WDVYNEhDMFNMQ0tQRldVRDJROC4u&route=shorturl
For more information: [email protected]
This initiative is supported by the ParticipACTION Community Challenge.

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06/01/2026

🚨 Emotional and psychological abuse often leaves invisible wounds.

Because there may be no physical evidence, survivors are frequently misunderstood, dismissed, or told to “just move on.”

As a trauma awareness organization, our focus is not on diagnosing individuals. Our focus is on understanding the impact that emotionally harmful behaviours can have on the brain, body, nervous system, and overall well-being.

Many survivors describe experiences such as chronic self-doubt, anxiety, hypervigilance, difficulty trusting themselves, and feeling disconnected from who they once were.

When we understand trauma, we become better equipped to support healing.

On Narcissistic Abuse Awareness Day, let’s shift the conversation from judgment to understanding, and from blame to compassion.

💙 What is one thing you wish more people understood about emotional and psychological abuse?