News & Press Archives - David B. Bohl

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International Impact Book Award

Parallel Universes: The Story of Rebirth, in addition to being recognized as a winner of the 2018 Book Excellence Awards Competition by Literary Excellence Incorporated

April 9, 2025

Relinquishment, Addiction, and the Healing Power of Water: Family Twist Podcast

I had the immense honor of digging into some deep and meaningful experiences with Corey and Kendall Stulce on their Family Twist Podcast to explore

November 14, 2024

Conversation with Fireside Adoptees: Addiction in the Adult Adoptee Community

I had the honor of speaking with Greg Gentry of Fireside Adoptees. We had a robust conversation about how our community of relinquishees and adoptees

July 2, 2024

The Man Who Returned Me to My Mind:
A Tribute to Blue Mind Scientist Dr. Wallace J. Nichols

“Thousands have lived without love, not one without water.” ~ English-American poet W.H. Auden I wrote previously: “It is water that can lead us to

June 22, 2024

Addiction, Family Separation, and the Path to Healing: Live Webinar June 18, 2024

I am honored to be presenting “Addiction, Family Separation, and the Path to Healing” in a Live Webinar on June 18th, 2024. Please register at

June 6, 2024

Boston Post Adoption Resources Interview with LC Coppola

I had the honor of speaking with LC Coppola, M.Ed, LMHC, Addictions Specialist, MA PGS, in Boston Post Adoption Resources‘ podcast Adoptees in 3: “a

May 23, 2024

Recasting the Narrative – At The Lake Magazine Feature

Recasting the Narrative – At The Lake Magazine Feature “Bohl took time to chat with At The Lake about his book, finding health and happiness,

May 21, 2024

Relinquishee in Recovery

Here’s a concise narrative of my experiences at the intersection of separation from family of origin/ relinquishment and addiction/recovery: Reinquishee in Recovery on YouTube.

March 15, 2024

Separation Trauma and Addiction – Implications for MPEs, Foster Care Alumni, and Adoption Constellation Members

I had the honor of presenting virtually on the topic of Separation Trauma and Addiction for Celia Center. The video of that presentation is now

March 15, 2024

Unraveling Adoption Podcast: Helping Adoptees Heal from Addiction’s Grasp

I was the guest on the latest episode of the podcast Unraveling Adoption, an intentional space to delve into adoption’s complexities together. In this 25-minute

January 22, 2024

Right to Know Webinar: The Intersection of Addiction and Separation from Family of Origin

Sunday 1/21 at noon Pacific / 3pm Eastern time – FREE webinar that everyone should attend: “The Intersection of Addiction and Separation from Family of

January 15, 2024

Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation: FAMILY OF ORIGIN SEPARATION TRAUMA AND ADDICTION – CARE PLANNING AND RECOVERY MANAGEMENT IMPLICATIONS

I was honored to speak to the clinicians at the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation today, especially as a graduate of the Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate

April 19, 2023

HIGH-VALUE-ADDED CONSULTING CASE STUDY:
IAN

I met the B. family after the mother (Mary) reached out to me once she read my memoir, Parallel Universes . She emailed sharing that

April 5, 2023

HIGH-VALUE-ADDED CONSULTING CASE STUDY:
MELANIE

I met 29-year-old Melanie at an adoption event that she attended with her adoptive parents. We met in a social setting, and I shared that

April 5, 2023

Haymarket Center Spring Workshop: Family of Origin Separation Trauma and Addiction – Care Planning and Recovery Management Implications

I was honored to have kicked off the 2023 Haymarket Center Spring Workshops with the presentation: Family of Origin Separation Trauma and Addiction – Care

March 27, 2023

Medical College of Wisconsin and Children’s Hospital Seminar –
Adoption and Foster Care: Considerations for Medical Practice

I once again had the opportunity to present to Dr. Samantha Wilson‘s class at the Medical College of Wisconsin titled Adoption and Foster Care: Considerations

February 7, 2023

ANNOUNCING: A NEW PARTNERSHIP, A NEW HOPE Click here to read an introduction I wrote to the Adoption Constellation. I have the honor of collaborating

December 30, 2022

Announcing: A New Partnership, A New Hope

Addiction and Adoption Constellation Support Group Meets every other Tuesday at 5:30 pm PST, 8:30 pm EST Register Here As you know from

December 19, 2022