--- title: Traumatic Stress Institute Blog | John Engel, MA description: "John Engel, Program Coordinator at the Traumatic Stress Institute of Klingberg Family Centers, where he serves as a trainer and consultant for agencies adopting whole-system change to trauma-informed care. John also facilitates strategic change initiatives and product development for TSI, including development and launch of the Online ARTIC Scale. John also leads mindfulness in the workplace initiatives, including design and delivery of a webinar entitled, ‘Mindfulness in the Workplace: Practices for Sustaining Trauma-Informed Care,’ a day-long virtual training event, ‘Mindfulness: The Inner Work of Racial Healing and Trauma-Informed Care, ‘Monthly RC Mindfulness’ pilot and a ‘30-Day RC Mindfulness Challenge.’ John is a Certified Workplace Mindfulness Facilitator (CWMF), is certified in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), and has participated in virtual and in-person Mindfulness in the Workplace Summits by Mindful Leader." --- [![Traumatic Stress Institute](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/hs-fs/hubfs/tsi-logo-transparent-sm-3.png?width=1500&height=329&name=tsi-logo-transparent-sm-3.png "Traumatic Stress Institute")](https://traumaticstressinstitute.org/) - [About](https://www.traumaticstressinstitute.org/about-2/) - [Vision - Mission - Values](https://www.traumaticstressinstitute.org/about-2/mission/) - [Traumatic Stress Institute Staff](https://www.traumaticstressinstitute.org/about-2/staff/) - [TSI Faculty Trainers](https://www.traumaticstressinstitute.org/about-2/rc-faculty-trainers/) - [Sidran](https://www.traumaticstressinstitute.org/sidran-redirect/) - [History of Traumatic Stress Institute](https://www.traumaticstressinstitute.org/about-2/company-history/) - [Klingberg Family Centers](https://www.traumaticstressinstitute.org/about-2/klingberg-family-centers/) - [Careers](https://www.traumaticstressinstitute.org/careers/) - [Trauma-Informed Care](https://www.traumaticstressinstitute.org/what-is-trauma-informed-care/) - [What Is Trauma Informed Care?](https://www.traumaticstressinstitute.org/what-is-trauma-informed-care/) - [Trauma-Informed Care for Organizations](https://www.traumaticstressinstitute.org/trauma-informed-care-for-organizations/) - Risking Connection - [RC 25th Anniversary](https://www.traumaticstressinstitute.org/rc-25th-anniversary/) - [Risking Connection Change Model to Trauma-Informed Care – Standard](https://www.traumaticstressinstitute.org/services/risking-connection-change-model/) - [IDD Organizations & Systems](https://www.traumaticstressinstitute.org/services/risking-connection-change-model-idd/) - [Current Client Agencies of the Traumatic Stress Institute](https://www.traumaticstressinstitute.org/services/whole-system-transformation-to-trauma-informed-care-tic/agencies-using-rc-as-training-model/) - [Risking Connection® (RC) Training](https://www.traumaticstressinstitute.org/risking-connection-training/) - [Restorative Approach® (RA) Training](https://www.traumaticstressinstitute.org/services/restorative-approach-training/) - [ARTIC Scale](https://www.traumaticstressinstitute.org/the-artic-scale/) - [Training Events](https://traumaticstressinstitute.org/events/) - [Trainers' Corner](https://traumaticstressinstitute.org/trainers-corner/) - [Blog](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog) - [Books](https://www.traumaticstressinstitute.org/books/) - [Helplines](https://www.traumaticstressinstitute.org/hotline-list/) - [Contact](https://traumaticstressinstitute.org/contact/) ### Subscribe to updates ### Categories - [Whole-System Change (54)](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/tag/whole-system-change) - [Measurement & Research (29)](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/tag/measurement-research) - [Mindfulness (24)](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/tag/mindfulness) - [IDD Organizations (11)](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/tag/idd-organizations) - [Crisis Response (8)](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/tag/crisis-response) - [Head Start (8)](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/tag/head-start) - [Insider (1)](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/tag/insider) See all This is a search field with an auto-suggest feature attached. - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. ### Recent Posts ## John Engel, MA John Engel, Program Coordinator at the Traumatic Stress Institute of Klingberg Family Centers, where he serves as a trainer and consultant for agencies adopting whole-system change to trauma-informed care. John also facilitates strategic change initiatives and product development for TSI, including development and launch of the Online ARTIC Scale. John also leads mindfulness in the workplace initiatives, including design and delivery of a webinar entitled, ‘Mindfulness in the Workplace: Practices for Sustaining Trauma-Informed Care,’ a day-long virtual training event, ‘Mindfulness: The Inner Work of Racial Healing and Trauma-Informed Care, ‘Monthly RC Mindfulness’ pilot and a ‘30-Day RC Mindfulness Challenge.’ John is a Certified Workplace Mindfulness Facilitator (CWMF), is certified in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), and has participated in virtual and in-person Mindfulness in the Workplace Summits by Mindful Leader. ## Recent Posts [![](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/hubfs/YellowMug_182233303-3.jpeg)](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/mindful-listening-for-rc-treaters) ## [Mindful Listening for RC Treaters](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/mindful-listening-for-rc-treaters) June 7, 2022 by [John Engel, MA](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/author/john-engel-ma) posted in [Mindfulness](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/topic/mindfulness) [0 Comments](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/mindful-listening-for-rc-treaters#comments-listing) # **Monthly RC Mindfulness: Come Fill Your Cup – June 2022** This month, RC Trainers, Champions and staff participated in mindful listening practices. This blog offers a brief summary of the session and resources to support your own practice.  This practice may also be a good introduction to mindfulness practices for those who've not yet tried it. [Read More](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/mindful-listening-for-rc-treaters) [![](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/hubfs/YellowMug_182233303-3.jpeg)](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/embodiment-practice-to-promote-feelings-awareness) ## [Embodiment Practice to Promote Feelings Awareness](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/embodiment-practice-to-promote-feelings-awareness) May 13, 2022 by [John Engel, MA](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/author/john-engel-ma) posted in [Mindfulness](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/topic/mindfulness) [0 Comments](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/embodiment-practice-to-promote-feelings-awareness#comments-listing) **Monthly RC Mindfulness: Come Fill Your Cup – May 2022** RC Trainers, Champions and staff from Ohio, Connecticut, Massachusetts and beyond, joined us for our May RC Monthly Mindfulness session, including 9 new staff participating in a New Employee Orientation session at TSI’s home agency, Klingberg Family Centers. A recording of each session is available to registrants. This blog offers a brief summary of the session and resources to support your own practice. [Read More](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/embodiment-practice-to-promote-feelings-awareness) [![](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/hubfs/YellowMug_182233303-3.jpeg)](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/30-day-mindfulness-challenge-gratitude-meditation) ## [30-Day Mindfulness Challenge – Gratitude Meditation](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/30-day-mindfulness-challenge-gratitude-meditation) February 11, 2022 by [John Engel, MA](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/author/john-engel-ma) posted in [Mindfulness](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/topic/mindfulness) [0 Comments](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/30-day-mindfulness-challenge-gratitude-meditation#comments-listing) The [30-Day Mindfulness Challenge](https://www.traumaticstressinstitute.org/rc-mindfulness-challenge/?__hstc=122918548.c86252de393b2179c42e458bc83305b1.1621452344409.1643918047256.1644002877948.37&__hssc=122918548.6.1644432384083&__hsfp=2773221992) officially ended Wednesday, February 9. During the (optional) weekly Challenge Zoom session we engaged in a guided gratitude practice, and shared reflections on the importance of gratitude in our daily lives. This post includes a brief summary of the event and resources to sustain your personal practice. [Read More](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/30-day-mindfulness-challenge-gratitude-meditation) [![](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/hubfs/YellowMug_182233303-3.jpeg)](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/30-day-mindfulness-challenge-body-scan-meditation) ## [30-Day Mindfulness Challenge – Body Scan Meditation](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/30-day-mindfulness-challenge-body-scan-meditation) February 3, 2022 by [John Engel, MA](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/author/john-engel-ma) posted in [Mindfulness](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/topic/mindfulness) [0 Comments](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/30-day-mindfulness-challenge-body-scan-meditation#comments-listing) Week 4 of the [30-Day Mindfulness Challenge](https://www.traumaticstressinstitute.org/rc-mindfulness-challenge/) started Wednesday, February 2. During the (optional) weekly Challenge Zoom sessionwe engaged in a body scan meditation practice. This post includes a brief summary of the event and resources to sustain your personal practice. [Read More](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/30-day-mindfulness-challenge-body-scan-meditation) [![](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/hubfs/YellowMug_182233303-3.jpeg)](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/30-day-mindfulness-challenge-walking-meditation) ## [30-Day Mindfulness Challenge – Walking Meditation](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/30-day-mindfulness-challenge-walking-meditation) January 27, 2022 by [John Engel, MA](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/author/john-engel-ma) posted in [Mindfulness](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/topic/mindfulness) [0 Comments](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/30-day-mindfulness-challenge-walking-meditation#comments-listing) Week 3 of the [30-Day Mindfulness Challenge](https://traumaticstressinstitute.org/rc-mindfulness-challenge/) started Wednesday, January 26. During the (optional) weekly Challenge Zoom sessionwe engaged in a walking meditation practice. This post includes a brief summary of the event and resources to sustain your personal practice. [Read More](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/30-day-mindfulness-challenge-walking-meditation) [![](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/hubfs/YellowMug_182233303-3.jpeg)](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/30-day-mindfulness-challenge-focused-attention-meditation) ## [30-Day Mindfulness Challenge – Focused Attention Meditation](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/30-day-mindfulness-challenge-focused-attention-meditation) January 20, 2022 by [John Engel, MA](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/author/john-engel-ma) posted in [Mindfulness](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/topic/mindfulness) [0 Comments](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/30-day-mindfulness-challenge-focused-attention-meditation#comments-listing) Week 2 of the [30-Day Mindfulness Challenge](https://traumaticstressinstitute.org/rc-mindfulness-challenge/) started Wednesday, January 19. During the (optional) weekly Challenge Zoom sessionwe engaged in a focused attention meditation practice. This post includes a brief summary of the event and resources to sustain your personal practice. [Read More](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/30-day-mindfulness-challenge-focused-attention-meditation) [![](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/hubfs/YellowMug_182233303-3.jpeg)](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/30-day-mindfulness-challenge-compassion-meditation) ## [30-Day Mindfulness Challenge – Compassion Meditation](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/30-day-mindfulness-challenge-compassion-meditation) January 12, 2022 by [John Engel, MA](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/author/john-engel-ma) posted in [Mindfulness](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/topic/mindfulness) [0 Comments](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/30-day-mindfulness-challenge-compassion-meditation#comments-listing) The [30-Day Mindfulness Challenge](https://traumaticstressinstitute.org/rc-mindfulness-challenge/) kicked off on Wednesday, January 12, 12:00-12:30 pm ETwith a compassion meditation practice. This post includes a brief summary of the event and resources to sustain your personal practice. [Read More](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/30-day-mindfulness-challenge-compassion-meditation) [![](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/hubfs/YellowMug_182233303-3.jpeg)](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/30-day-mindfulness-challenge-orientation-materials) ## [30-Day Mindfulness Challenge – Orientation Materials](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/30-day-mindfulness-challenge-orientation-materials) January 6, 2022 by [John Engel, MA](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/author/john-engel-ma) posted in [Mindfulness](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/topic/mindfulness) [0 Comments](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/30-day-mindfulness-challenge-orientation-materials#comments-listing) Nearly 40 RC Trainers, Champions and staff attended the RC Mindfulness Challenge Orientation session on January 5, 2022.  **It’s not too late for you or your RC colleagues to join the Challenge – even if you missed the orientation session you can still participate.** [Read More](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/30-day-mindfulness-challenge-orientation-materials) [![](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/hubfs/YellowMug_182233303-3.jpeg)](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/30-day-rc-mindfulness-challenge) ## [30-Day RC Mindfulness Challenge](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/30-day-rc-mindfulness-challenge) December 22, 2021 by [John Engel, MA](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/author/john-engel-ma) posted in [Mindfulness](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/topic/mindfulness) [0 Comments](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/30-day-rc-mindfulness-challenge#comments-listing) Start the new year with mindful intention. Join the first ever 30-Day RC Mindfulness Challenge offered by the Traumatic Stress Institute. [Read More](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/30-day-rc-mindfulness-challenge) [![](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/hubfs/YellowMug_182233303-3.jpeg)](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/rc-mindfulness-pilot-wrap-up) ## [RC Mindfulness Pilot Wrap-Up](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/rc-mindfulness-pilot-wrap-up) December 3, 2021 by [John Engel, MA](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/author/john-engel-ma) posted in [Mindfulness](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/topic/mindfulness) [0 Comments](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/rc-mindfulness-pilot-wrap-up#comments-listing) **Monthly RC Mindfulness: Come Fill Your Cup - December 2021** Monthly RC Mindfulness convened on December 1, 2021, for the final session of an 8-month pilot aimed at supporting RC treaters (trainers, champions and all staff at our client agencies) with a mission to: - Focus on well-being – Fill your cup - Sustain RC culture – Pour from a full cup - Do no harm – Care for your cup [Read More](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/rc-mindfulness-pilot-wrap-up) [All posts](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/all) [Next](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/author/john-engel-ma/page/2) Copyright 2026 | Traumatic Stress Institute