R.E.A.C.H. Counseling

11/26/2025

When I retired from REACH I moved to Italy and now.... Yay! Kathy's Farm in Italy website is finally published. There are a few little fixes, and lots to do still, but I'm happy with the essays. They were fun to research and write, and I learned things. I wrote a series on the olive tree and olive oil, from the history of the olive tree, my harvest, the crush, and the uses of olive oil. Spoiler: The olive tree is as old as civilization and was an integral part of its development. (The fig tree is a close second.)

And check out my Guest Chef segment. The first is with Francois de Melogue. Please read his interesting and heartfelt interview. He made a recipe with my 2024 olive oil ... all the way in Vermont. And follow the link at the bottom of his story to his professional and beautiful photographs (of three of my favorite things - New England, Autumn, and old barns.)

Francois is the first Guest Chef of what will be many. If you know of a chef or restaurateur who would like to play, please let me know.

And if you use the sign-up form at the bottom of the home page for my emails announcing new posts, I'd greatly appreciate it. SM is a numbers game, but more than that, your interest encourages me to keep writing. ❤

Welcome to Kathy’s Farm in Italy.

02/15/2025

Hi. I know it's been ages, I've been working on projects since closing. But since this page is still up I feel the need to share this where I can.
With the currents threats against US Social Security we need to send a message to Congress to save SSI.

Social Security (SSI) is not a drain on resources unlike some businesses that rely on tax dollars for support. It is self-funded and legally cannot operate in debt. However, with a growing number of retirees, the system needs strengthening, not cuts.
One solution is to eliminate the contribution cap. Currently, individuals stop paying Social Security taxes once their income reaches $176,100. Removing this cap would generate billions of dollars for SSI over time.

By signing this petition, you'll join millions of others in sending a clear message: We can unite across political lines to protect Social Security and remember those who support it and those who oppose it.

We can't stay silent and we need to stick together. Please review this petition and if you agree say so with your signature.

Save Social Security

12/08/2024

Hello, Grass Valley/Nevada City and beyond. Happy December. I'm stopping by to give an update on my new project, Ugly Mandalas, for anyone interested.

I have T-shirts, greeting cards, and a few other items—for now, and I will expand from there. I'm working on a website dedicated to learning about and improving our self-esteem, self-concept, and self-image. My goal is to launch the website on January 19, 2024 (my birthday. ☺️)

In the meantime, please follow my Ugly Mandalas FB page. And if you're looking for gifts for your friends and family—and you—check out my Redbubble page. They're having a 60% off sale. (link in the comments below and the FB page.)
Be well! ❤️

06/10/2024

Hello to anyone who sees this post. It's been a long time since I closed the agency, but I wanted to share my latest projects. I've started creating activity books, t-shirts, and totes.
Please look at my FB page, Ugly Mandalas, for links and updates. https://www.facebook.com/uglymandalas

T-shirts and totes.

Shop t-shirts, phone cases, hoodies, art prints and mugs created by independent artists from around the globe.

05/09/2021

Happy mom’s day.

12/30/2020

We have a long way to go still. Please stay safe and healthy and follow scientific protocols so we can get through this and have a good 2021. Happy New Year! .

Please join us in thanking all front line workers!

11/22/2020

This year's best gifts for Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and all the other 'get together and give gifts' holidays?
Stay home and send gift cards and coupons from local businesses as gifts. You can google the town your friends and family live in and support their local shops.
A family gathering does not trump a nation's health and safety. However, the nation's health and safety will dictate family gatherings to come. If the people who've lost loved ones to COVID19 can go without a family gathering this year so can we. ❤️ Please stay safe and healthy.

09/04/2020

This isn’t about counseling or psychology but writing can be as healing as therapy and many of us have a few stories floating around in our head. I know this publisher personally (as far back as 1970s). He’s also available as a writing coach. I’ve used him and he’s sharp, he has good insight and makes helpful suggestions without being critical (like oh so many editors.) Jeb can help you refine your writing and develop your stories into polished pieces.

Baby Bingus Books & Beats is a Bay Area-based independent publisher for big hearted boomers, young lovers of literature, and beyond.
babybingusbooks.com

08/18/2020

Many people with memory problems think it’s just them or if he or she is older think it’s age related. It could be symptomatic of trauma.

Trauma can have a profound impact on a person’s memory . . . . . . and traumatic memory can affect not only the brain, but also the body and nervous system as well. But conceptualizing how trauma can impact the different types of memory can be challenging, so we created a free tool for …

04/11/2020

One thing we need to do to operate from facts and real data. Here is a good source for science backed information.

Last week, I wrote about an experimental treatment for COVID-19 that repurposes old drugs. One version of the treatment uses chloroquine (which is sold under the trade name Aralen and others), an anti