RISEUP Voices From the Frontlines

When Praise Becomes Pressure

When Praise Becomes Pressure By: Krista Fee Published on: 03/06/2025

When kids hear “you’re so mature” or “you’re the strong one” too often, they learn to earn love with performance. Let’s talk about praise, pressure, and perfectionism.

RelationshipChildren and FamiliesCommunity Safety
When Praise Becomes Pressure

The Art of Repair: What Actually Heals, After Conflict

The Art of Repair: What Actually Heals, After ConflictBy: Krista Fee Published on: 22/05/2025

Learn the art of repair in relationships after conflict using trauma-informed tools, Gottman principles, polyvagal theory, and emotional regulation. Rebuild trust with strategy, not perfection.

RelationshipHealing Children and FamiliesPersonal Growth
The Art of Repair: What Actually Heals, After Conflict

Tactical Love: Emotional Safety Isn't Soft It's Strategy

Tactical Love: Emotional Safety Isn't Soft It's Strategy By: Krista Fee Published on: 16/05/2025

Emotional safety isn’t soft—it’s strategic. Learn tactical tools for responder relationships that build trust, connection, and nervous system safety at home.

RelationshipChildren and FamiliesFirst Responder
Tactical Love: Emotional Safety Isn't Soft It's Strategy

The Mirror Effect

The Mirror EffectBy: Krista Fee Published on: 15/05/2025

Kids can’t regulate what they’ve never seen. Learn trauma-informed tools to model calm, co-regulate, and teach emotional safety through real connection.

RelationshipChildren and FamiliesCommunity Safety
The Mirror Effect