Aware NL

09/19/2025

Trauma doesn’t always look like what people expect.

In the workplace, it often shows up as burnout, anxiety, or quiet withdrawal.

Awareness is the first step toward creating safer spaces where people can truly thrive.

👉 Follow .w.a.r.e.nl for more trauma-aware insights.

👉 Reach out today to learn how I can support your workplace in becoming trauma-aware.

09/18/2025

📢 Healing out loud 📢

I have found the courage to use my voice after decades of biting my tongue, trying to keep the peace, refraining from upsetting people, and being worried about what others may think.

My voice is powerful. (Even if it shakes)

My heart is still soft. (Even if I have every reason to be bitter and cold)

My resilience is unwavering. (Even on days when it feels questionable)

I have not survived the unthinkable to stay silent.

It's now time to put it all to good use.

Stay tuned for HUGE things to come.

You are not alone as long as I am still breathing, my heart is still beating, and I am still walking this earth.

09/17/2025

Another full circle moment for me as I do this work.

🌊 From growing up in Torbay to sharing trauma awareness education across Newfoundland and Labrador, my story has always been rooted in resilience and awareness.

👉 Here’s why going back to my roots matters.

This is where it started.

I grew up in Torbay — a small town that shaped my resilience, my strength, and my understanding of why trauma awareness is essential for individuals, workplaces, and community well-being.

Like many, my journey included challenges.

Those experiences became the foundation for the work I do today:

Helping others understand how trauma impacts the body, the brain, and behaviour - in EVERY environment- whether that’s personal or professional.

Now, I educate workplaces, individuals, and communities on trauma awareness.

I share practical tools, strategies, and tips to create safer, more supportive environments.

This Friday, I return to the place I once called home.

A place where it all began — to lead a Trauma Awareness Education Workshop that’s close to my heart. 💙💜💚

Workshop Title: Thriving Communities: How Trauma Awareness Fuels Wellness and Connection
�Date: Friday September 19th, 2025
�Time: 11:00AM to 1:30PM

Location: Torbay Common Multi-Purpose Room

Admission: Free

Registration: e-Services
(Lunch will be provided to all in attendance) Town of Torbay website

This session is open to the General Public & All Town of Torbay Staff

“📣 Join me in building a more trauma-aware community.

✨ Learn. Grow. Support.

Will you join me?

Register via Town of Torbay website under the events section

09/16/2025

✨ 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 (𝐨𝐫 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤) 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐍𝐋 ✨

If you’re new here, I’m Denise — 𝘍𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳 & 𝘊𝘌𝘖 𝘰𝘧 𝘈𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘕𝘓, 𝘛𝘳𝘢𝘶𝘮𝘢 𝘈𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘌𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘰𝘳, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘊𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘧𝘪𝘦𝘥 𝘛𝘳𝘢𝘶𝘮𝘢 𝘙𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘊𝘰𝘢𝘤𝘩, 𝘛𝘳𝘢𝘶𝘮𝘢-𝘚𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘔𝘢𝘵𝘩 𝘗𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘳 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘕𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘱𝘪𝘴𝘵 (in training). (Just a few of the hats I wear 🥰)

If you’ve been with me for a while, thank you for continuing this journey alongside me. 💙💚💜

At Aware NL, I create safe, supportive spaces where awareness, wellness, advocacy, resilience, and education come together.

My work is rooted in both 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙛𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙚𝙭𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙨𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙡𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙙 𝙚𝙭𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚, helping individuals, workplaces, and communities better understand trauma and build tools for sustainable well-being.

This space is for you if you’re ready to:

🌱 𝘓𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘯 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘶𝘮𝘢 𝘪𝘯 𝘤𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘳 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘸𝘢𝘺𝘴

🌱 𝘉𝘶𝘪𝘭𝘥 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘰𝘶𝘴 𝘴𝘺𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘮 𝘳𝘦𝘨𝘶𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘦𝘴

🌱 𝘉𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘶𝘮𝘢-𝘢𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘴 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘰 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘤𝘦 𝘰𝘳 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺

🌱 𝘍𝘪𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵 𝘰𝘯 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘰𝘸𝘯 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘫𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘦𝘺

I’d love to connect with you!

Explore upcoming workshops, coaching opportunities, or community trainings listed on my profile.

Let’s build awareness and resilience 𝐭𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫. 🫶

09/15/2025

As someone with lived experience as a former foster youth and homelessness this is such an important topic to bring awareness to the gaps in our system

Interactions with Child Protection & Youth Services

Everyone Counts: St. John's Homeless Point-In-Time Count 2024

Read the full report ⏩ wecanendit.com/pitcount

We asked if people had ever been in foster care, a kinship agreement, or a group home:

👥 30% said yes.

Of those:
⚠️ 76% did not feel prepared to live independently after leaving care
✅ 11% felt prepared
❓ 13% weren’t sure / didn’t answer

This shows a critical gap—many young people leaving care are not getting the support they need to successfully transition to independence.

09/15/2025

09/15/2025

09/15/2025

You don’t have to do it alone. Our Single Parent Employment Support Program (SESP) offers practical tools, community, and encouragement to help you move forward with confidence.

There’s still time to register!
👉 Next group starts September 29th — don’t miss your chance to join!

Register in the client portal spanlportal.ca

09/15/2025

" .... a storm they've never surfed."

09/15/2025

✨ Your environment impacts your inner world.

Decluttering your spaces can calm your mind, ease your body, and support your healing journey.

Start small, be gentle with yourself, and notice how lighter spaces create lighter energy. 💙💚💜

Today’s newsletter and blog post dive deeper into to clutter, nervous system responses and trauma-aware approach to clutter and mental health.

Visit www.awarenl.com to subscribe to our newsletter and check out the latest blog for more info.

09/07/2025

Sometimes self-care is just about slowing down and taking time to rest your mind, body, and soul.

Sometimes just having quiet moments, no to-do lists, no running errands, just being, is enough to give your nervous system a break.

Keep simple 🥰

09/05/2025