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"It's Not Us. It's the System." - What Others Are Saying About Moral Injury Training
Shattered Moral Injury Training i s sparking an awakening inside the very systems that have silenced compassion. These are the voices...
Kathie Melocco
4 days ago3 min read


When Systems Collide: The Moral Injury Crisis in Healthcare
I’ve written about moral injury in healthcare before, most notably in my review of If I Betray These Words by Dr. Wendy Dean and Dr....
Kathie Melocco
5 days ago5 min read


HEAL & HOPE 2026: A NATIONAL GATHERING FOR SYSTEMIC SURVIVORS
Northside Conference Centre, Crows Nest NSW June 1, 2026 Live + Online After the success of HEAL & HOPE 2025 , we’re taking it next...
Kathie Melocco
Jul 71 min read


HEAL and HOPE: A Ceremony for the Wounded Backbone of Our Workforce
Post-Event Reflection – International Injured Workers’ Day June 1 marked a powerful moment of pause and presence. What was originally...
Kathie Melocco
Jun 252 min read


Leadership Under Fire: Why the Moral Leadership Retreat Is Unlike Anything You've Experienced
When the pressure rises, who do you become? On 14 October 2025 , GIDII Advocacy is hosting a Moral Leadership Retreat designed to...
Kathie Melocco
Jun 192 min read


HEAL: A Global Day for Truth, Power and Collective Healing
Why GIDII Advocacy Is Standing With Others This June 1 Across the country, people are rising. Unions, advocates, families, and injured...
Kathie Melocco
May 103 min read


When "Independent" Medical Examinations Cause More Harm Than Good: GIDII Advocacy's Push for Reform
In the world of insurance claims and workers' compensation, Independent Medical Examinations (IMEs) are meant to provide objective...
Kathie Melocco
Apr 34 min read


GIDII Advocacy Hosts Industry Roundtable on Independent Medical Examinations and Medical Misogyny for International Women’s Day
On International Women’s Day 2025, GIDII Advocacy convened a critical industry roundtable to address the pressing issues surrounding...
Kathie Melocco
Apr 21 min read


Healing from Moral Injury: An Evidence-Based Guide
Understanding Moral Injury Moral injury was first defined by psychiatrist Jonathan Shay through his work with Vietnam veterans,...
Kathie Melocco
Feb 72 min read


Book Review: Pain & Prejudice – Unpacking the Medical Hysteria That Still Haunts Women
In Pain & Prejudice , Gabrielle Jackson delivers a powerful and deeply researched exploration of how women’s pain is dismissed,...
Kathie Melocco
Feb 53 min read


Compassionate Love Scale: Building Universal Human Connections in the Workplace
In a groundbreaking insight into human relationships, Sprecher and Fehr noted: "Compassionate love for strangers and humanity... has...
Kathie Melocco
Feb 53 min read


Book Review: Line in the Sand by Dean Yates
I interviewed Dead Yates a couple of years ago as he was deep in the writing of his memoir. You can watch that interview. Here's the...
Kathie Melocco
Jan 63 min read


The Invisible Wound: Why Crisis Communication Counsellors Must Integrate Moral Injury into Media Training and Stakeholder Communications
In the evolving landscape of organizational communication, there's a critical element that has long been overlooked but can no longer be...
Kathie Melocco
Dec 12, 20243 min read


Reimagining Workers' Compensation: A Call for Compassionate Social Insurance
In the realm of workplace protection, workers' compensation represents more than a legal obligation—it's a social contract that speaks to...
Kathie Melocco
Dec 10, 20243 min read


GIDII Advocacy Steps Up For Universal Health Coverage Day
According to the Universal Health Coverage Heat map there is no planned activity in Australia for Universal Health Coverage Day on...
Kathie Melocco
Dec 8, 20241 min read


Injured Workers Unite: Shattered Movement Marches for Systemic Reform
In a powerful display of solidarity and determination, over 400 injured workers have joined GIDII Advocacy's work to promote the...
Kathie Melocco
Dec 5, 20243 min read


Healing Moral Injury: Beyond Traditional Mental Health Support
In the complex landscape of military service, soldiers face challenges that extend far beyond physical battles. Moral injury—a profound...
Kathie Melocco
Dec 5, 20243 min read


Understanding the Occupational Moral Injury Scale: Validation and Implications
What is Occupational Moral Injury? Moral injury occurs when individuals experience psychological distress resulting from actions, or lack...
Kathie Melocco
Nov 18, 20244 min read


Understanding Validated Measures for Moral Injury: A Comprehensive Guide
As our understanding of moral injury continues to evolve, researchers and clinicians have developed several validated measurement tools...
Kathie Melocco
Nov 18, 20244 min read


Understanding Moral Injury: Diagnosis, Assessment, and Treatment - A Guide for Chaplains
As professionals who work at the intersection of spiritual care and psychological wellbeing, chaplains often encounter individuals...
Kathie Melocco
Nov 18, 20243 min read
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