Author: Ben Broadwater

We’re excited to share that ROOTs Transition has achieved accreditation by The Joint Commission! The Joint Commission is the nation’s most respected accrediting body in …

It is easy to admire the beauty of a lush English garden, full of color, abundance, and life. But even the best gardeners know that …

February invites us to celebrate love toward partners, children, friends, and community. But as mental health professionals, we’re often much better at giving care than …

Shedding Our Skin Last year was the year of shedding my skin both personally and professionally. Just as a snake sheds when it has outgrown …

Reflections on Gratitude As I began to write this post about gratitude, I found myself reflecting on why this season—and November in particular—has become so …

With Love In my interview for a direct care job at The Oakley School, the Director of Student Life asked me why I thought I …

Shadows of the Fall The conflict has been present from the beginning. Being a working parent has felt like a chaotic push and pull that …

Webinar: Shame and Self-Hatred When I realized that I would be writing on this topic, I immediately felt a heaviness that stems from my own …

Nature’s Healing Power: Where Have the Wild Times Gone? When’s the last time, as adults, you splashed in a puddle, built a fort in the …

Webinar: Anger, A Healthy Protest Like many of us, I have a complicated relationship with anger. I can either suppress it completely, out of fear …