What’s in the name?
When I left my job to start ROOTs Transition in February of 2020, I had no idea that finding a name would come with so …
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ROOTs is Now Joint Commission Accredited
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 …
No Seeds Bloom Overnight
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 …
Self-Compassion
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
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 …
Gratitude Newsletter
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 …
Lauren’s Farewell
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
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
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?
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 …