Individualized Education Plans ’22
It’s that time again. Every year at back to school I repost the article I first wrote back in 2015 about the process of obtaining an IEP to help our daughter succeed at school. I…
Bloodlines: A Memoir is available for pre-order!
It’s that time again. Every year at back to school I repost the article I first wrote back in 2015 about the process of obtaining an IEP to help our daughter succeed at school. I…
Where we learn about the powerful intersection of creativity and healing. Spotlight: Kimmi Joy Colvin Kimmi and I met several years ago through our work at NAMI Ventura County. She is an amazing speaker, activist,…
The first week of October is Mental Health Awareness Week. Trigger warning: suicide. If you need help, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at (800) 273-8255 or text CONNECT to the Crisis…
Earlier this month, I had the privilege of attending Beth Bornstein Dunnington's Big Island Writers' Workshop on the actual Big Island of Hawaii. This is a shot of the path we walked each day to…
May is mental health awareness month. This is a partial repost of a blog I wrote a couple years ago about the danger of fear and labels. Please. Don't let fear stop you from seeking help. …
The Fall 2015 issue of NAMI's publication, "Advocate" has an excellent one page article with information and tips to help understand and create an IEP should your child need one. Click here to read, "Putting…