• 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 Childhood, Adversity, and Resilience Shape Who We Become

How do childhood experiences, family separation, poverty, and discrimination shape who we become? Through a life history interview, I explore the connections between adversity, attachment, resilience, and identity—and reflect on what one woman's remarkable story taught me about human development and social work.

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