• 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.

How Nonprofit Budgets Impact Social Workers and the Communities They Serve

How can nonprofit organizations pay social workers fairly while maintaining quality services? Drawing from a graduate social work budgeting exercise, I explore the ethical challenges of nonprofit funding, employee compensation, organizational sustainability, and the difficult decisions that influence care for vulnerable communities.

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