About the Author

Michele DeMarco, Ph.D. is an award-winning writer and published author in the fields of psychology, trauma, health, and spirituality, and is a professionally trained therapist, clinical ethicist, and trauma researcher specializing in moral injury and resilience. She is one of Medium's Top Writer's in Health and Mental Health. She holds master's degrees in World Religion and Ethics, Comparative Culture and Conflict, and Psychology. She studied Marriage and Family therapy at Antioch University. She completed her Ph.D. in Psychology at California Institute of Integral Studies, where she is also a Vice President and teaches Creative Nonfiction Writing and Conflict Transformation.