c.w. Pickett grew up in a time when kindness and civility shaped daily life, and violence was something heard about on the news—not lived. Through her writing, she invites readers to return to that sense of shared humanity, even as she confronts the complex roots of violence in modern society.
She holds a Bachelor of Science in Social Science from the University of Wyoming and a master’s in healthcare administration from Bellevue University in Nebraska. A certified instructor in traditional Okinawan karate, Pickett has spent decades teaching women’s self-defense, supporting veterans, and advocating for children with special needs. The voices of women who found strength through her classes echo throughout her work, offering powerful, personal insights into resilience and survival.
Drawing on over twenty years of research and lived experience, Pickett’s work blends social commentary with practical guidance. Her books are shaped not only by academic study but also by deeply personal trials—including caring for her husband after a traumatic brain injury and raising her granddaughter, who has autism. These experiences gave her firsthand exposure to the failures of the systems meant to support those in need, especially in rural communities like Wyoming. Her work calls for solutions that are sustainable, compassionate, and long overdue.
Pickett is the founder of Pickett’s Reflections, LLC—a mission-driven organization dedicated to building families and touching lives.
📚 Books by C.W. Pickett
Walking Between the Raindrops: A Treatise on Trauma
An in-depth exploration of trauma and domestic abuse. This book examines why women stay in abusive relationships, offers practical strategies for navigating them, and includes a historical perspective on the roots of violence in society.
Take the Quantum Leap into Abundance: A Guide to the Good Life
What is abundance, and how do you know when you’ve found it? Inspired by the resilience of Admiral Stockdale and the wisdom of Okinawan culture, this guide helps readers define and create a life of true, lasting fulfillment.
Seven Summers of Stalking: The #1 Crime Against Women
A raw, revealing look at the most common crime against women. Written for both victims and the 7.5 million Americans impacted each year, this book offers insight, validation, and tools for safety and healing.
Beat a Bully without a Fight: Advice for Parents
A practical, nonviolent guide to helping children stand strong against bullying. Empowering parents with effective strategies to prevent and respond to bullying while fostering emotional intelligence and resilience.
Wyoming’s Unrelenting Mental Health Crisis: Eight Sustainable Ways We Can Fix It
This timely and urgent book dives into the overlooked causes of Wyoming’s mental health struggles and suicide rates. It presents eight actionable, sustainable solutions to improve mental health systems in rural America.
Guilty Before Proven Innocent: Life Behind America’s Iron Curtain
A powerful exposé of the U.S. justice system, this book reveals the deep connections between poverty, incarceration, and suicide. It sheds light on the lives caught in a relentless cycle of dehumanization, systemic failure, and despair—and calls for reform.
Quiet Talks: My Daily Inspiration
A daily devotional offering uplifting quotes and affirmations from the Bible, the Tao Teh Ching, Buddha, and others, that inspire peace, strength, and positivity each day.
