Hi Kari! I was in the ASD and EBD class with Kathleen Cook yesterday at Augustana University, and I bought the book for my mom to read as well. I just wanted to send you a quick note of how amazing you are. You are such a strong and courageous person, and I am so...

December 7th School of Education, Augustana University

Thank you, Kathleen B Cook, Ph.D., BCBA-D Associate Professor, Special Education at the Sharon Lust School of Education at Augustana University, and students for allowing me to come to speak with your class and share my book and experiences with you. Here are some...

Wilderness Therapy and the Poop Bucket

Kari Blog Wilderness  11/5/21 ***This is my account of how Lauren and our family related to Wilderness.  This is my experience, not everyones experience. *** I was at a parent’s weekend at “Wilderness” and was visiting with other parents.  Many of...

Residential Treatment -Troubled Teen Industry Reform

I admit, I had no idea how the mental health system worked until Lauren needed assistance and resources. I’m here to tell you, that after living the past 21 yrs with a child that suffers from mental illness, these systems need some change. Lauren struggled in...