From the Spirit of Love For the Spirit of Hope, Barefoot Chaplain, Laura Clark Barefoot, Ph.D., believes there is help for addicted families, those suffering from loss, and their loved ones. Through kindness, dignity, honesty, respect, and ultimately love we, at Barefoot Chaplain guide and support a healthy and respectful intervention environment which is most often the beginning of a successful recovery. With over 25 years of clinical experience in the areas of addiction, hospice and hospital chaplaincy, grief and loss, at risk adolescents, and struggling families, we are well equipped to help lead the way towards positive life long change. Laura was trained by internationally recognized and respected clinical interventionists, founders of Love First, Jeff and Debra Jay. An expert in the area of Grief Recovery, Laura was trained by the leading experts on grief, John James and Russel Friedman at the Grief Recovery Institute. Here, at Barefoot Chaplain, you will discover peace, hope, and the encouragement needed to get an alcoholic or addicted family, or colleague to receive the help they deserve through an organized, loving act which is carefully choreographed by friends, family, and a highly skilled clinical interventionist.