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Overcome That “Lost” Feeling
Sometimes we become so comfortable with the life that we have planned for ourselves and with change we feel chaotic and disrupted inside.
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Culture & Identity
What Blackness Looks Like- I WANT TO BREATHE
As I reflect upon what it means to be black in the US, I have sleepless nights being concerned for my black and multiracial children.
History Pre-Written: Transgenerational Transfer Of Trauma, Systemic Racism And Unresolved Grief
The ability to break these chains of intergenerational bondage requires the audacity and moral courage needed to tackle trauma rooted in historical, institutional and structural racism.
New Orleans, Louisiana: A Rich Melting Pot City With A Diverse History And More
New Orleans native, Dr. Paulette Bethel with a polycultural background, shares thoughts on diversity around race, culture and identity.
DNA Surprises – NPE
Overcome That “Lost” Feeling
Sometimes we become so comfortable with the life that we have planned for ourselves and with change we feel chaotic and disrupted inside.
What Blackness Looks Like- I WANT TO BREATHE
As I reflect upon what it means to be black in the US, I have sleepless nights being concerned for my black and multiracial children.
History Pre-Written: Transgenerational Transfer Of Trauma, Systemic Racism And Unresolved Grief
The ability to break these chains of intergenerational bondage requires the audacity and moral courage needed to tackle trauma rooted in historical, institutional and structural racism.
Vibrant Aging & Wellness
Overcome That “Lost” Feeling
Sometimes we become so comfortable with the life that we have planned for ourselves and with change we feel chaotic and disrupted inside.
What Blackness Looks Like- I WANT TO BREATHE
As I reflect upon what it means to be black in the US, I have sleepless nights being concerned for my black and multiracial children.
History Pre-Written: Transgenerational Transfer Of Trauma, Systemic Racism And Unresolved Grief
The ability to break these chains of intergenerational bondage requires the audacity and moral courage needed to tackle trauma rooted in historical, institutional and structural racism.
Relationships
Overcome That “Lost” Feeling
Sometimes we become so comfortable with the life that we have planned for ourselves and with change we feel chaotic and disrupted inside.
History Pre-Written: Transgenerational Transfer Of Trauma, Systemic Racism And Unresolved Grief
The ability to break these chains of intergenerational bondage requires the audacity and moral courage needed to tackle trauma rooted in historical, institutional and structural racism.
Who We Are…
Paulette is a professional coach. After working for many years as a marriage and family therapist I started her coaching practice and has dedicated herself to helping people dealing with the trauma associated with the secrets, lies and betrayals, and most especially dealing with the shocking Not Parent Expected (NPE) DNA discoveries. In addition to coaching and leading group programs, Paulette writes a Column for Culturs Lifestyle Magazine on issues related to race, culture and identity. Dr Bethel is also retired US Air Force Logistics Officer, internationally recognized speaker, cross cultural identity expert, columnist, blogger, podcast host of Bella’s Front Porch, wife, mother grandmother and an NPE. Creator of the acclaimed NPE Identity Disruption Trauma Model™. She is on a mission to support people living through the unexpected DNA shock discovery experience.