I realize that I'm not as productive during the summer. I work part-time and on my days off, I usually take time to write. During the...

The only way to fit in is to pretend to be something that you're not, right? If you want friends, you act like the popular kids. If you...

Nothing says summer like sun and berries. Today is finally sunny and there are berries in my house! My son and his girlfriend a currently...

In the Pacific Northwest, summer doesn't officially start until July 5th except for this year. Here it is, July 13th, and it's still...

You touch your forehead. There is a sore bump. You look in the mirror. Yup, it's a zit forming. You can't stop touching the red spot. It...

It's easier to find where you're going these days thanks to navigation apps. Except for me. The navigation system in my car frequently...

Counseling involves a lot of talking, but what if the client feels uncomfortable in a typical counseling scenario with chairs and eye...

I used to joke with my youngest son, who plays the drum set, about becoming a music therapist. I thought music therapists only played...

Music therapy is an alternative treatment. It is defined as the use of music in a therapeutic relationship to address physical,...

Let's talk about mental illness. There are many. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) provides diagnoses for...

Rejection happens and you may feel like your life has just gone down the drain. My character, Anise, feels rejection when she tries to...

I attended a graduation this past week. There were five valedictorians. Two of them gave a short speech about how painful and hopeless...

Grumpy cat died last month. She was only 7 years old. My character, Anise, has Grumpy cat posters on her wall. Should I mention this in...

Sometimes, stressful situations are crippling and choke the joy in your life, like weeds. Even if you've dealt with your emotions, the...

Things are finally going your way. Your assignments were completed on time, your family ate the dinner you made without complaining and...