• 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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When More Services Doesn’t Mean Better Care

Can someone be surrounded by helping professionals and still feel unsupported? Exploring fragmented care, institutional barriers, and the challenges of navigating multiple service systems, I reflect on why meaningful support requires more than providing resources—it requires coordination, accountability, and understanding the whole person.

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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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Can Cognitive Processing Therapy Help Youth Recover From Trauma?

How can evidence-based therapy help youth in foster care recover from trauma? Exploring Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), PTSD, and the potential of group treatment, this article examines the unique emotional, developmental, and systemic needs of foster youth and the importance of individualized, trauma-informed care.

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