Keeping the Thanks in Thanksgiving Conversation

Keeping the Thanks in Thanksgiving Conversation

Will your family be hosting a circle dialogue this Thanksgiving? Many families have a tradition of going around the table and answering the question, “what are you thankful for this year?” This is a great example of an impromptu circle– just grab a...
Meet Miles Iati, Advoz program intern

Meet Miles Iati, Advoz program intern

Advoz:  What are you studying these days? Miles:  I am a psychology major focusing on developmental and social psychology. I am interested in research and study of trauma, childhood disorders, and addiction. Advoz: Why were you interested in learning and serving at...
Meet Erin Lee, Advoz program intern

Meet Erin Lee, Advoz program intern

Meet Erin Lee, our full-time program intern this semester. In her first month, she’s already brought a wealth of organizing and research talent. So let’s get to know her! Advoz: What is your focus of study? Erin: Social work with a sociology minor. My main...
Relationships and their Critical Conflict Moments

Relationships and their Critical Conflict Moments

By Mila Pilz, Executive Director, Program Operations A woman in her early 30’s called our office recently. She and her husband have two children living with them plus both of her parents, one of whom has Alzheimer’s. It was becoming too much to handle,  and she was...
Listening Lowers the Learning Curve: a Design Intern’s View

Listening Lowers the Learning Curve: a Design Intern’s View

Lauren Runkle is Advoz’s graphic design intern for the summer. She is a rising senior at the Pennsylvania College of Art & Design in Lancaster, PA.  I barely had a grain of knowledge about Advoz before starting as a graphic design intern here this summer. So...