I'm a Recovery Counselor and work with clients from all over the world via Zoom as well as in-person at my own Intensive Recovery Residential Retreat. I've developed Emotional Integration Training as the fundamental process to give clients the tools they will need for real recovery. The SAMHSA (Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration) working definition of recovery is: a process of change where individuals improve their health and wellness, live a self-directed life and strive to reach their full potential. "Recovery" is for everyone. And at its heart, what I am actually recovering is my true Self. I work with individuals using a Collaborative Conversation Model which organically holds a space for you to access your own resources and strengths. My extensive 30+ years' of experience with addiction recovery, spiritual cultivation and integration allows me to be comfortable working with anyone from any background. I've adopted the following quote from Ita Ford - a Maryknoll Sister who was murdered in El Salvador in 1980 - as my personal mission statement and it reflects the way I will work with you, as I don't have answers, only questions, and experience with looking: Can I say to my neighbor: I have no solution for this situation, I have no answers, but I want to go with you and look for them with you? Can I allow myself to be evangelized by this opportunity? Am I able to see my own poverty and accept what I learn from others?

Dr. Michaelene Ruhl earned her doctoral degree in Humanistic and Clinical Psychology from the APA accredited Michigan School of Psychology. Her dissertation research is, “Clients’ Experiences with Family Constellations in Psychological Healing.” She was also trained by Jamy and Peter Faust in the three-year immersion program, finishing in 2013. She has been in private practice for over 10 years. In addition to her private practice and workshop schedule, she creates classes, mini-retreats, and weekend retreats that include Systemic Constellations, energy healing, self-care, self-honoring, and fun. Michaelene has given several presentations including systemic constellations, creating safe, sacred, and trauma-informed space, to groups at psychological conferences, workshops, and seminars. She is currently the co-director of the North American Systemic Constellation 2021 Conference that will be held from November 14-18, 2021 in Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA. Michaelene believes everyone has a right to belong and that connection is the key to healing and as Anais Nin has confirmed about connection, “Each contact with a human being is so rare, so precious, one should preserve it.” Being deeply passionate about this work, Michaelene states, “It is my honor to hold sacred space and be of service, supporting you on your path of exploration and healing through connecting.” To learn more about Michaelene, please see her website at www.constellationhealingarts.com.