About the AuthorLorna J. Hines is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Spiritual Practitioner, Certified Medium, Intuitive Counselor, and acclaimed speaker with over four decades of experience at the intersection of mental health, trauma recovery, spirituality, and social justice. With a master's degree in social work and an academic background that includes more than twelve years as an Associate Adjunct Professor at New York University's Silver School of Social Work, Lorna has shaped the next generation of clinicians while pioneering integrative approaches to healing.Her academic work has focused on cultural and linguistic competence, trauma-informed care, and holistic recovery. As a thought leader, she has presented nationally and internationally on topics including systemic trauma, ancestral healing, grief, and wellness. Lorna's career includes senior leadership roles in the New Jersey Department of Human Services and the New York State Office of Mental Health, where she was instrumental in developing large-scale trauma recovery initiatives and post-9/11 support systems.In addition to her extensive behavioral health credentials, Lorna is credentialed by the Spiritualists' National Union International in mediumship and spiritual demonstrating. She has shared her intuitive gifts at the Omega Institute under the tutelage of notable mentors and is featured on platforms such as FindACertifiedMedium.com and Helping Parents Heal.Her debut book, Straight Talk from a Wise Woman: Trauma, Tears, and a Healing Path, offers a deeply personal and professionally grounded roadmap for healing from unseen wounds. With compassion and clarity, Lorna guides readers on a path beyond pain and powerlessness-toward peace, purpose, and personal restoration.A lifelong advocate for vulnerable populations, Lorna dedicates a portion of her proceeds to the Nazareth Home for Children in Ghana, West Africa. Whether in clinical settings, academic classrooms, or spiritual circles, her mission is the same: to empower individuals to heal, grow, and rediscover their divine path.Learn more at www.lornajhines.com
