Blues or Depression? 8 Ways To Tell

Blues or Depression? 8 Ways To Tell

My senior year of college my Dad suggested I go to a therapist. He thought it might help me find some direction. During a hard college career that was interrupted by chronic illness, I changed majors three times, and still wasn’t sure what I wanted to be when I...

Friday is ‘Life Candy’ Day

Sometimes I come across wonderful stuff I want to share that doesn't fall easily into a psychology type category. It might be an art exhibit, a book that has nothing to do with self-improvement, a place to visit to uplift the soul, a joke or funny story, a silly...
10 Things to Say to a Sick Friend

10 Things to Say to a Sick Friend

  Years ago, when I was pretty sick and unable to leave the house, a friend of mine would call once in a while to say, “I’m going to Wegman’s. Can I pick anything up for you?” That simple offer filled me with love. Most times I’d...