Robert Nkemdiche: NFL Player’s Creative Spirit Breaking Down Stereotypes
While we supposedly live in a progressing society. Stereotypes of different groups of people remain and continue to linger in the world of sports. Robert Nkemdiche, Arizona Cardinals defensive lineman,...
View ArticleNever Give Up, It's Never Too Late - Keep Your Eyes on the Prize
"Age ain't nothing more than a number," is a quote that has been used for years. There have been songs written about two people who love each other and who are at different stages in their life, yet...
View ArticleThe Secret Human Slaughter of Albinos
The United Nations has declared Monday, June 13 to be International Albinism Day. Some may know what that is. Few know why that is. There is a pervading belief within the continent of Africa...
View ArticleMotivation: Overcoming a Summer Struggle
Motivation, literally, IS the desire to do things. In an obvious sense, motivation comes from motive or what causes a person to behave or act in a specific way. With the ‘lazy days of summer’ here,...
View ArticleThe Fruit is Still Strange: Racism in the United States
In 1938 Abel Meerpol, who was white and Jewish, wrote a poem entitled "Strange Fruit". He added music in 1939. When Billie Holiday sang it at Cafe Society in Greenwich Village, which was the first...
View ArticleSurging Homelessness Calls For A New, Community-Based Approach
Homelessness is a chronic issue plaguing our society at large. Since the 2008 recession, the problem is not getting better but only worse.California is one of the major states continually struggling to...
View ArticleSelf-care: Taking Care of the Caregiver
Self-CareSelf-care can be defined as healthy lifestyle changes and stress management behaviors. The term was coined by medical and mental health professionals and became popular in the 1980’s. It...
View ArticleCyberbullying: The New Era of Bullying That Affects Us All
Bullying has been a social problem since the beginning of civilized men. Therefore, it is no surprise that there are many different definitions of bullying. However, generally speaking, we can define...
View ArticleImmigrant Children: Value of Play Therapy
Throughout human history, migration has been a fact of life. However, as a result of globalization, it currently affects more people than ever before. Amnesty International ("People on the move", n.d.)...
View ArticleLive For Self-Happiness
Maslow's Hierarchy of needs is a famous theory of human needs and development. It consists of 5 needs: physiological needs, safety, belonging, esteem, and self-actualization. The theory argues that...
View ArticlePETSD: A Real Condition Warranting Clinical Attention
Feeling blue from all the post-election drama?You are not alone. Presidential elections have always known to cause some anxiety and stress but the effects of this past election appear to be much more...
View ArticleThe Immigrant's Perspectives: Holiday Blues
It is the holiday season, the most wonderful time of the year. Or, is it? For most people, being an immigrant means that they are far away from their family and friends abroad. During the holiday...
View ArticleNew Year’s Resolution: New Tips for Success
The New Year has begun and is well under way. There’s much ado about starting anew with various intentions and personal goals people set out to accomplish.At this time of year, however, many people are...
View ArticleImmigrant Children: Value of Play Therapy
Throughout human history, migration has been a fact of life. However, as a result of globalization, it currently affects more people than ever before. Amnesty International ("People on the move", n.d.)...
View ArticleLive For Self-Happiness
Maslow's Hierarchy of needs is a famous theory of human needs and development. It consists of 5 needs: physiological needs, safety, belonging, esteem, and self-actualization. The theory argues that...
View ArticlePETSD: A Real Condition Warranting Clinical Attention
Feeling blue from all the post-election drama?You are not alone. Presidential elections have always known to cause some anxiety and stress but the effects of this past election appear to be much more...
View ArticleThe Immigrant's Perspectives: Holiday Blues
It is the holiday season, the most wonderful time of the year. Or, is it? For most people, being an immigrant means that they are far away from their family and friends abroad. During the holiday...
View ArticleNew Year's Resolution: New Tips for Success
The New Year has begun and is well under way. There’s much ado about starting anew with various intentions and personal goals people set out to accomplish.At this time of year, however, many people are...
View ArticleAre You Over Scheduling Your Child?
Many children are missing out on the joys of childhood, because busy parents are imparting their own busyness onto them, filling their plates with hectic schedules that are beyond the child's ability...
View ArticlePlayground Bullies: Signs Your Child Is Being Bullied
This is part of a series on bullying:The effects of Bullying On A Child. - Just how do bullies operate? How many different effects does bullying have on children?How To Tell When Your Child is the...
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