Neighbors Help Neighbors
This article appeared in the West Plaza Neighborhood Association Newsletter.
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Teen Suicide
This article appeared in the West Plaza Neighborhood Association Newsletter.
Often when I greet a teenager in passing, they look surprised. A person who had been homeless once told me that the worst part of that period of his life was that rarely did anyone acknowledge his presence. This caused more suffering than the physical discomfort and hunger.
Implicit Bias
This is an article I wrote that appeared in the West Plaza Neighborhood Association Newsletter.
Ohio State University’s Kirwan Institute defines implicit bias as “attitudes or stereotypes that affect our understanding, actions, and decisions in an unconscious manner.”
Microaggressions
This is an article I wrote that appeared in the West Plaza Neighborhood Association Newsletter.
Counseling for LGBTQIA
This is an article I wrote that appeared in the West Plaza Neighborhood Association Newsletter.
Letter of the Week: Memories of Syria
This is a Letter to the Editor of the Kansas City Star that I wrote.
Preparing for Your End of Life Journey
“Without Regrets”
In her book, Without Regrets, Helen Emmott, a nurse ethicist, has systematically examined professional and personal issues that can arise during the end of life journey. It was difficult to read about the subject of dying, but she provides information that can make the journey easier for the person who is approaching death as well as for the caregivers. I am adamant about getting my affairs in order, and I’ll take help wherever I can get it.
Transforming Adversities: The Three Cs
You know that saying, what doesn’t kill you will make you stronger? I think there’s something to that, rather, I know it.
Hair Care Tips for Softer, Smoother Hair
This is the third part in a blog series about hair and skin care: Hair and Skin Care Tips from Around the World and The 4 Parts of Vibrant, Healthy Skin Care.
Lackluster hair can be an indicator of stress, lack of sleep, and poor self-care habits.
The 4 Parts of Vibrant, Healthy Skin Care
(This is a continuation of an earlier blog post: Hair and Skin Care Tips from Around the World.)