Wisconsin Adoption and Permanency Support (WISAPS) – Advisory Board Appointment and Article
I am honored to report that I have been appointed to the Advisory Board of Wisconsin Adoption and Permanency Support (WISAPS)
June 30, 2021
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David B. Bohl – Adoption & Addiction: Podcast Interview with Jigsaw Queensland
Jigsaw Queensland|6/16/2021 In the second episode of our two-part adoption and addiction series, Jane speaks to David Bohl about the relationship between adoption and addiction.
June 16, 2021
Our Beginnings, Our Trauma
Recent coverage of a residential school mass grave has shaken up people around the world. Two-hundred-and-fifteen children’s bodies have been found in British Columbia, Canada—children
June 2, 2021
We’re In This Together:
The Intersection of Relinquishment and Addiction
One of the loneliest “places” is having to recover on your own. No matter how strong, capable and determined you are, when the setup is
February 23, 2021
Relinquishee/Adoptee and Addiction/Recovery Podcast Resources
Haley Radke of Adoptees On is a fellow adoptee who has been creating lively and informative podcast dialogues for adoptees for years. This from the
February 10, 2021
PLEASE JOIN ME FOR AN IMPORTANT DISCUSSION: ADOPTION AND ADDICTION
Please join me this Friday, November 20th, at 7:00 PM Eastern, 6:00 pm Central, 5:00 pm Mountain, 4:00 pm Pacific, as I present at the
November 16, 2020
Happy Birthday Relinquishment Day to Me!
It’s my birthday today, and a significant one at that – I’ve turned 60, which is a nice round number and one that I get
August 12, 2020
I Don’t Have a Hole in my Soul
I got physically sober in a hospital setting, which was followed by a residential treatment stay. There, I was introduced to a 12-step program, which
August 3, 2020
Where to Go Now?
Consider these statistics from the recent AddictionPolicy.org COVID-19 survey: Twenty percent of respondents reported increased substance use since the COVID-19 pandemic began. One in three
July 27, 2020
AA Beyond Belief Podcast: Adoptees and Addiction
Does relinquishment and/or adoption make one more susceptible to addiction? Are they froms of trauma? What should relinquishees in recovery avoid, and what should they
June 6, 2020
Blue Mind and Relinquishees/ Adoptees
Q: What is Blue Mind? A; Blue Mind: A mildly meditative state characterized by calm, peace, unity, and a sense of general happiness and satisfaction with
April 15, 2020
Note: Social Distancing Equals CONNECTING During DISTANCING
No one has predicted this. No one. But we’ve all seen movies and read books, and it’s hard not to panic as real life starts
March 19, 2020
NEEDED NOW MORE THAN EVER: Solution-Focus vs Problem-Focus:
Build Resilience by Leveraging the Positive (not Emphasizing the Negative)
With all that’s going on in today’s world (as I write this the U.S. Federal Funds interest rate stands at 0%, U.S. and world financial
March 16, 2020
Collaboration with Dr. Wallace J. Nichols, Blue Mind Scientist, Advocate, and Practitioner
I’m honored to be collaborating with Dr. Wallace J. Nichols in leveraging Blue Mind science and practices to assist those in recovery from substance use
March 10, 2020
Blue Mind and Addiction Recovery
Q: What is Blue Mind? A; Blue Mind: A mildly meditative state characterized by calm, peace, unity, and a sense of general happiness and satisfaction with
March 9, 2020
You MUST be Happy!
One of the biggest lies about new-age spirituality and places that practice them (like some Social Media communities and some 12-step programs) is that we’re
March 2, 2020
Just Breathe…
I’m sure you’ve heard all about breathing and how it’s contributing to bringing back people’s sanity—especially those of us who have suffered from trauma, stress,
February 24, 2020
Adoption: Start with the Words
There are a lot of misconceptions surrounding adoption—the word and its meaning being the first one. What’s in the meaning of a word? One definition
February 19, 2020
You Are Not Alone
Having worked in addiction services for so many years, I know that one of the crucial aspects of solid recovery is how much support a
February 11, 2020
Adoptees in Recovery Meeting at Indiana Adoptee Network Conference – September 12 – 7:30 am
Adoptees in Recovery – Indiana Adoptee Network Conference – September 12, 7:30 am Embassy Suites by Hilton Plainfield Indianapolis Airport 6089 Clarks Creek Rd, Plainfield,
February 5, 2020
