Be Inspired by the Serenity Prayer
The Serenity Prayer is so simple but so wise. I think of it often when I am dealing with a difficult situation, and I encourage my clients to use it in their own lives. The Serenity Prayer has a special…
What Fear Does to Us. And How to Cope
“I’m afraid.” Two small words with a really big meaning, right? Words we are often hesitant to say. Or more to the point: Afraid to say. It seems like the word fear has popped up a lot lately. The political…
Looking for a Therapist? Here’s Help!
In my last blog post, I talked about how to decide if you might benefit from seeking help from a mental health professional. If you have decided to raise your hand for some help, the next step is to find…
You and Your Mental Health: How Do I Know If I Need Help?
Dr. Gary McClain, MS, PhD May is National Mental Health Month. And so it only seems appropriate to address the mental health of individuals and families who are living with a bleeding disorder. I suspect I am preaching to the…
Skillet Teriyaki Chicken with Ginger-scallion rice and a side salad dressed...
Ingredients: 1C Teriyaki Sauce (your favorite brand) 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts (can substitute salmon or tofu) 1T EVOO 3T Butter 2-3 whole garlic cloves 3” inch piece of fresh ginger ½ C diced fresh pineapple ½ C…
Sweet Blueberry Muffins
Ingredients 1 Egg 1/2 cup milk 1/4 canola or corn oil 1 1/2 cups flour 1/2 cup sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoons salt 1 cup fresh blueberries (or 3/4 cup well drained frozen blueberries (thawed) Directions Heat oven to…
Apple/Walnut Curried Roast Chicken Salad
Ingredients Left over breast from last nights roasted chicken diced- about 8 to 10 ounces 1 red delicious apple peeled, seeded and diced ½ red or yellow onion diced 1 stalk celery diced ¼ red and ¼ yellow bell pepper…
Chicken Sausage Hash and Waffles
Ingredients 4-5 links breakfast chicken sausage-about 6 oz total 1 tablespoon of oil ½ red delicious apple or your favorite apple diced 1 small potato diced ½ red onion diced ½ red or yellow bell pepper diced Salt and pepper…
Tomato & Ditalini Soup
Saute: 1 cup diced onions 1/2 cup diced celery 2 tsp. minced fresh garlic 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil Add: 2 cans diced tomatoes in juice (14.5 oz. each) 4 cups vegetable broth 1/2 cup dry ditalini pasta salt and…
Chocolate Chip & Cranberry Blondies
Ingredients 1/2 softened butter (oil works but may make it more dense) 1/2 cup white sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar 3/4 tsp. baking powder 1/4 tsp. baking soda 1/4 tsp. salt 2 eggs…