Corey S. Pressman is a teacher, writer, and artist. He has published poetry, short stories, and academic works on anthropology and literary theory. Corey also works as a trauma-informed personal coach with a focus on the articulation of life purpose and cultivation of subjective vitality. His prior teaching experience includes ten years at Mt. Hood Community College as an anthropology instructor, and five years as an adjunct instructor at the National University of Natural Medicine. In the University of Portland School of Nursing, Corey’s work focuses on teaching classes in integrative health and wellness as well as the development and propagation of effective self-care practices for caregiver professionals. He received a M.A. in anthropology from Washington State University and is a certified trauma professional and certified compassion fatigue professional.