Educator, group facilitator, course creator, and writer specializing in self compassion, mindfulness and eating disorder recovery. Best selling author and poet. Skilled listener and presenter who fosters healing, connection, and empathy.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychoeducator, Trainer, Speaker, Facilitator
Growing Humankindness LLC
01.2008 - Current
Writer and educator who brings understanding, healing, and compassion to eating disorders and trauma
Created over 10 courses, books and workbooks for healing and recovery
Facilitated online support groups and online classes for women in recovery from eating disorders
Passionate about sharing a non-pathologizing perspective about eating disorders with therapists, health professionals, universities, community organizations, and spiritual communities
Partnered with international training organizations to offer programs for mental health professionals about the emotional roots of eating disorders
Poet, Freelance Writer, and Author
Self Employed
08.1995 - Current
Wrote articles for regional and national magazines and newspapers including The Nashville Tennessean
Published poet and author of a reader supported poetry newsletter, O Nobly Born
Author of the best selling book, Overcoming Sugar Addiction
Currently working on a second book, When Food is Your Mother
Education
Bachelor of Science - Cognitive Psychology And Communication
Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN
05.1996
Skills
Group and workshop facilitation
Public speaking
Creative, narrative and instructional writing
Listening
Mindfulness and self compassion
Teaching online and in person
Training
Materials preparation, lesson planning and synthesis