Roots and Wings: The Tao of Healthy Parenting

Hello. My name is Douglas. I am very happily married and the father of two adult men. By profession, I am a Mental Health Counselor. I've worked in the field of family violence for over 20 years. I'm considered an expert in child abuse and domestic violence. I work with both victims and perpetrators of violence. My real interest, however, is in collective intelligence, and how to raise our children to be groomed for this experience as opposed to the experience of competition, dysfunction and dualistic thinking. It is my belief that, in Gandhi's words, we have to be the change we want to see in the world. Thus, we have to model for our children the values and behaviors that we wish to see in them, and in the next generation. I'm writing a series of parenting groups and a book regarding the beliefs and practices of high level parenting, entitled Roots and Wings, the Balance (Tao) of Healthy Parenting. The groups and the book are about health in terms of wholeness and holiness. Over time I will share the theories and practices of rootswork and wingswork at this site. For now, I share with you a mantra which I share with group members. Health, Whole, Holy, Home. As with any other mantra, breathe deeply, allow your mind to be receptive, and repeat the words over and over again. See where the collective wisdom takes you! Blessings to all of you in your work and your soul's evolution. I affirm that we are making a profound difference!!! In Love and in Light. Namaste. Douglas