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I am a psychotherapist and work with the elderly plus I have a private practice, also.
My interest include music, interior design, art, and writing, but not necessary in that order. I have an associated degree in interior design, and a minor in art and English.

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Sciences > Psychology Introduction to color psychology: 3 of 18
Color and Culture DifferencesJohnny Cash always performed in black because he wanted the hopeless, hungry, poor, down beaten, and prisoners of injustice to know he remembered them and understanding for their lot in life.Color is a silent communicator of a client's emotional state. Counselors, however, should be aware of cultu... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Asian Culture Differences between Asian and Western cultures: 3 of 16
Difference between Asian and Western culturesAs a psychotherapist and working with the different cultures, I have come to realize while there are vast differences between the diverse cultures, there are many commonalities.According to Paul B. Pederson, author of Culture-Centered Counseling Interventions, who asserts "The East... More..
Society & Lifestyle > South & Central American Culture Differences between Latinos and African-Americans: 3 of 9
Differences between Latinos and African-AmericansBeing an observer of human nature and a writer, I have noticed many differences between the Latino and the African-American. The differences fall into 5 categories, religion, family values, cultural difference and historical differences.Religion:Most Latinos come from a strong ... More..
Health & Fitness > Depression Depression: The American Disabilities Act (ADA) and you: 1 of 3
As a professional, I see people everyday crippled by depression. People who can only function at a minimal level. People who drag out of bed after 16 hour of sleep or who sleep only three to four hours. People whose lives have come to a stand still.Depression can affect any one at any time. What are the causes of depression? ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing Tips Writing attention grabbing introduction speeches: 4 of 10
Help! You are asked to introduce the keynote speaker at your writer's conference. What do you do? How can you introduce this unforgettable author and grab the audience's attention without stealing the speaker's thunder?The purpose of an introductory speech is to wet the audiences appetite to learn more about this remarkable p... More..
Health & Fitness > Exercise & Weight Loss The lazy girl's guide to getting fit: 14 of 33
First we need to define fit. Fit is not skinny. Fit is not having the best figure on the block. Fit is having endurance and being able to sustain a good walking pace without feeling the pounding of your heart. Fit is being able to run up the stairs and not get winded, lift 25 or more pounds without hurting yourself. Play a ga... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Racism Race and the death penalty in the US: 5 of 11
Race and the death penalty in the USProportionally, people of African-American decent, commit more murders and other crimes. It is a statistic that cannot be denied. The question is why does 12.5 % of the nation's population commit 34% to 43% (depending which source you quote) of the murders?Since 1976, of the 38 states that ... More..
Jobs & Careers > Starting Out Great retail jobs for teens: 8 of 16
Any job can be fun and great, if you, as a teen, have a good attitude, a sense of responsibility, and good work ethics. While most states will allow teens as young as 14 to be employed in retail, many companies have a policy of not hiring anyone under 16. In some instances the teenager can work with the parent's consent. In s... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Immigration Issues How does diversity affect quality healthcare?: 4 of 8
Having spent a year working in a hospital, there were several things I noticed, which adversely may affect the health care of Hispanic patients.1. Language barriers, I live in Texas and it may be different in other parts of the country where this isn't a large segment of the population that doesn't speak English. So often the... More..
Arts & Humanities > American Literature Book reviews: The Law of Similars, by Christopher Bohjalian: 1 of 2
The Law of SimilarsChris Bohjalian does it again creating a can't put down book, based on the protagonist wrestling with moral and ethical dilemma verses his feelings for a woman who is involved in the investigation of a patient's death.Leland Fowler, a 35-year-old chief deputy state's attorney in Vermont and recently widower... More..