Ernest EllenderErnest Ellender worked in the fields of psychology, life coaching, and martial arts for over 25 years, culminating in his book entitled "This Is How We Heal From Painful Childhoods: A Practical Guide for Healing Past Intergenerational Stress and Traua". After earning his doctorate in clinical psychology, Ernest focused heavily on application of research and theory to provide therapy and life coaching to community-based clients. His advanced martial arts training (3rd degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu) lent unique insights into the process of developing precise, complex skills. Ernest combined the best of both psychology and martial arts training into an empowering curriculum for healing from childhood and family struggles. The rich Cajun heritage of south Louisiana where Ernest grew up includes amazing, close-knit communities that celebrate family life and a close connection to the land (hunting, fishing, farming, food), as well as a long history of cultural traumas that persist today. This offered fertile grounds for refining his curriculum before offering it to the world in his new book. Known affectionately in his hometown as "Waffle", he spends his free time enjoying the wonderful Cajun cuisine, marshlands, beaches, and local microbreweries of south Louisiana with his family and friends. Read More Read Less