TJ Rumler Consulting

07/19/2025

When unintegrated trauma hijacks our nervous system, the “lessons learned” file drawer slams shut. Our internal wifi signal goes out. Instead of drawing on lived experience to make wise, values-aligned choices, we default to survival coding—fight, flight, freeze, or fawn.

Trauma can be seen as pain applied: past hurts replaying themselves as today’s thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Healing and integration rewrites that script, turning raw data into integrated knowledge—wisdom applied—so we can live in the present rather than the past.

Are you willing to share something that's helped you move from pain reactions to wise responses?

07/18/2025

If you’re looking for a great learning experience for your school or non-profit staff, consider a facilitated book study of Dr. Bruce Perry’s What Happened to You?

🧠Why it matters
-Build trauma-informed mindsets that transform classrooms & community programs.
-Turn research into doable daily practices—no extra prep required.
-Foster brave, honest conversations that reconnect teams to their “why.”

🧠How it works
I guide your group through short, bite-sized sessions, live discussions, and action challenges that fit busy schedules.

🧠Ready to grow together?
Visit our website or send a DM to get more info!

07/16/2025

We talk a lot about mindfulness for kids.
But what about when we pause and practice—right in front of them?

When you take a mindful breath in front of your students, you’re not just calming yourself. You’re modeling regulation.

You’re showing them:
🧠 Adults get overwhelmed too.
🧠 Adults pause.
🧠 It’s okay to admit it.

That moment of shared stillness? It’s not just self-care. It’s community care.

💜 Tag an educator who brings mindfulness into their classroom.

07/09/2025

Your nervous system isn’t stuck forever.
It’s not too late.
You’re not too far gone.

Yes—early trauma impacts development.
But healing experiences?
They rewire us too.

The brain is shaped by relationship, safety, and repetition. That’s where post-traumatic growth begins.

🧠 What’s one practice that’s helped you rewire your nervous system? 🧠

07/01/2025

Every classroom choice either disrupts or contributes to the school-to-prison pipeline.

Our Restorative Practices trainings are about more than managing behavior—we help schools create cultures of care, accountability, and healing.

Head to www.tjrumler.com to learn more.

06/28/2025

When I work with people, we always start with the body — because you can’t quiet your mind if your nervous system doesn’t feel safe.

Healing begins when you feel safe enough to come home to yourself. To actually be in your body. To breathe. To notice. To soften.

From there, we can start to work with the thoughts, the patterns, the stories that get in the way. But it never starts with the mind — it starts with safety, presence, and compassion.

What do you think? Has your healing ever surprised you when you got out of your head and dropped into your body? I’d love to hear.

06/26/2025

Why is it important to talk to your kids about their mental health? 32% of the barriers teens face when trying to access mental health support come from one place: home.
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Fear, misunderstanding, and stigma from parents can silence teens when they need help most. It's time we create space for real conversations, free of judgment.
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06/20/2025

Hope to see our Greenville, SC friends tomorrow!

JUNE 21, 2025 AT OTHER LANDS 731 Rutherford Rd. GREENVILLE, SC. Our mission is to unite the community through the practice of yoga, fostering collaboration amongst local studios & offering free classes throughout the day to ensure accessibility for all. By coming together in celebration of The Inter...

06/19/2025

This Juneteenth, let’s move past performative posts. Let’s honor and support these leaders actually building systems of healing.

These voices are reshaping what it means to do trauma-informed, culturally responsive, liberatory mental health work.

🧠 Follow.
💜 Learn.
💵 Support.

Who else should be on this list? Tag them below.

06/18/2025

🎶 Baby, it’s YOU — the one we’ve been waiting for! 🎶
We’re so excited to find our next part-time High School Program Coordinator at GirlUp GVL!

In this role, you’ll support teen girls with goal-setting, provide after-school support, and work closely with our Program Director to help students thrive.

If you love empowering teens and want to be their biggest cheerleader after school, this is your moment.

Think you’re the one? Find all the details on our website — linked in our bio — or DM us with any questions. Apply now and let’s put the love on top together! 🧡✨