• Writings by Dr. Ashley

    I spent years in school immersed in the study of how our minds, bodies, and spirits connect. Rather than letting my writings sit in a folder, I’ve taken my essays on transpersonal psychology, social work, psychophysiology, and neurofeedback and turned them into these blog posts.

    This is my academic journey shared one reflection at a time. Bridging the gap between rigorous study and the personal insights that make sense of the human experience.

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Why Foster Youth Deserve More Than a Deadline

What happens when foster care support ends before a young person is ready for independence? Drawing from my personal experience aging out of foster care and a 2017 conversation with Karen Bass, I explore California's AB 12 legislation, the challenges facing transition-age foster youth, and why lived experience must help shape social work policy and advocacy.

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