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Adverse Childhood Experiences (and How They Relate to Disease and Addiction)
ACEs are adverse childhood experiences. I introduced the term “ACE exploration.” In this article, I explain what ACE means, where it came from, and why it’s important.
My Three Pillars of Healing
The function of a pillar is to provide support for a structure above it. Find out why if one or more of these pillars is missing or impaired, the healing process that it supports is lopsided or incomplete.
Lessons in Biology
As I reflect on these parts that are really there to protect me from hurt, I realize it’s all about my biology as a human being.
Kids Have It Figured Out
I was recently at a conference for facilitators in experiential education. At first, I was a little hesitant… I ended up having the most fun I’ve had in a long time!
How Nature Can Help You Find Peace
A few years ago, during one of the most difficult times of my life, I had an up-close-and-personal experience in nature…
Adoption Part II: A Natural Process Interrupted
This is the second in a series of blog articles meant for anyone who has a part in the adoption process: adoptees, adoptive parents, involved siblings, significant others of adoptees, and extended family…
Adoption Part I: My Message to Adoptees
Adoption is a beautiful and necessary part of our culture. Adoption places children who may not have a lot of hope for a healthy, opportunity-filled life…