“Then I go to my brotherAnd I say brother help me pleaseBut he winds up knockin’ meBack down on my knees, ohThere have been times that I thought I couldn’t last for longBut now I think I’m able to carry onIt’s been a long, a long time comingBut I know a change is gonna come, […]
Sing with me now– it’s beginning to look a lot like chaos, everywhere I go…. The holiday season is fully upon us– quite possibly the most anticipated and dreaded time of year. Yes, there is much to appreciate and be thankful for at this time of year. However, it also promises considerable holiday stress and […]
I noticed it first a couple of weeks ago. The very tips of the leaves on some of the trees in our neighborhood were starting to change colors. Now it’s fairly evident, and some leaves are starting to gather on the lawn. The trees are still mostly green, but I know it’s coming and it […]
“What makes up a support system, and do I really need one?” are questions I’m often asked by clients. So I thought it might be helpful for everyone out there if I used a blog post to address the topic of how to create a healthy support system. WHAT IS A SUPPORT SYSTEM? A support […]
For several years now, I’ve been canning homemade jams– strawberry, blueberry, and peach mostly. There are nearby farms that produce those crops, and I like supporting the local small farm community here. Plus, I like knowing that the only ingredients in my jam are fruit and sugar. There’s just something simple and uncomplicated and clearly […]
If you’ve never been part of a drumming experience, it’s worth considering. Numerous research studies have shown that drumming can help decrease stress and fatigue, improve high blood pressure, alleviate pain, and manage cancer treatment side effects. Drumming can also be helpful in dealing with a variety of mental health issues and addictions. Given that […]
One of the most common misconceptions about music therapy is that the person receiving it needs to know all about music. I frequently tell people that “my job is to know the music; your job is to bring an open mind and a willingness to try something new!” Sometimes we listen to music together […]
The holiday season can be very stressful, especially this year with the pandemic. How can I deal with the stress in healthy ways? Since I’m asked some form of this question on a regular basis by clients, potential clients, and other helping professionals– I thought it might be useful to make a list of creative […]
Do you ever feel trapped into doing things? Stuck fulfilling the same obligations all the time? Prisoner to the never-changing dynamics of work, family, or romantic relationships? Confined by the expectations others place on you? Maybe it’s your own critical inner dialogue that’s keeping you from moving forward and making progress (check out my earlier […]
First things first I’ma say all the words inside my head I’m fired up and tired of the way that things have been, oh-ooh The way that things have been, oh-ooh Second thing second Don’t you tell me what you think that I can be I’m the one at the sail, I’m the master of my sea, oh-ooh The master of […]
