A Mindful Return from Trauma to Wholeness
by Keith W. Fiveson (2026)
Written from lived experience, Return of the Exiled Child explores trauma, resilience, and healing through mindfulness, parts work, and lived truth.
Return of the Exiled Child is a transformative healing journey in three interconnected parts: a beautifully illustrated book, a companion workbook, and the Journey Home Pathway Cards™ - a 50-card deck with soul-stirring prompts.
This illustrated book, written from the author's own path through childhood trauma, military service, cancer, and open-heart surgery, is a soul-centered toolkit that weaves memoir with clinical insight from Internal Family Systems (IFS), mindfulness practices, breathwork, and Jungian archetypes.
Each chapter integrates teaching, gentle exercises, and reflection to move readers from survival strategies and inner exile toward radical self-acceptance and wholeness.
Perfect for anyone ready to reconnect with their inner child, release old wounds, and reclaim their inner sanctuary. The workbook and pathway cards are available as a bundle via the kickstarter link below.
Early Praise for the Book:
“In a world that prizes productivity over presence and performance over peace, Return of the Exiled Child is not just a book – it’s a homecoming.”
Dr. Anna Yusim, M.D. Clinical Assistant Professor, Yale School of Medicine; Author of Fulfilled: How the Science of Spirituality Can Help You Live a Happier, More Meaningful Life
“An extraordinary account of transformation… among the most creative works on psychological healing I’ve read.”
Dr. Alexander Shester, MD — Psychiatrist & Jungian Analyst
“A medicine bundle for healing intergenerational trauma… Your work leaves us feeling less alone, more whole.”
Stephanie Campbell, MSW — NYU Silver School of Social Work
Mindfulness coach and contemplative therapist. U.S. Army veteran. Two time cancer survivor thriver. Author.
Keith W. Fiveson is a contemplative therapist, mindfulness based coach, and PATP certified psychedelic assisted therapy provider. He is a U.S. Army veteran, cancer survivor, and open heart surgery thriver. He is the author of Return of the Exiled Child and The Mindfulness Experience. For more than thirty years, Keith has worked with high performers, veterans, and individuals navigating trauma, burnout, and life transitions. His work integrates mindfulness, Internal Family Systems informed practice, breathwork, and embodied self regulation. His professional orientation is grounded in lived experience. Childhood trauma, military service, serious illness, and recovery inform his emphasis on presence, pacing, and nervous system safety. Keith’s work focuses on restoring contact and choice rather than fixing or optimizing. He supports clients in identifying adaptive patterns, reconnecting with younger parts of self, and integrating insight through embodied practice.
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