Tuesday Tunes: Window To His Love by Julie de Azevedo
STORY Behind the song “Window To His Love” I was in tears after giving a musical fireside to a youth group one Sunday night about 20 years ago. “Why am I doing this?” I asked myself. Why was I putting myself through the stress of giving up my Sunday nights, leaving my little baby, and more »
Read moreMusic & Mood: Musings from Songwriter & Therapist
MUSIC & MOOD: MUSINGS FROM A SONGWRITER & THERAPIST At first look it may seem that songwriting and psychotherapy have little in common. But the older I get, the more I see the connections between my two “careers”. Songwriting is my personal expression of emotion and thoughts, and fulfills my desire to connect with others more »
Read moreRecent Interview on New Music Show with Cherie Call
LISTEN TO THE INTERVIEW HERE I had a delightful time talking with my dear friend Cherie Call for yourldsradio.com New Music Show. Throughout the interview I was temped to start asking HER questions about her music because I’m such a fan of her songwriting. If you haven’t heard her CD “Grace” you’ve got to hear more »
Read moreListen to Radio Interview about new “Masterpiece” CD
I had a wonderful time chatting with long-time friend and fellow musician Steven Kapp Perry about selecting songs for the CD, stories behind the songs, and how I’m trying to integrate all of the different parts of my life. Listen to the interview & song clips here If you have any questions about the CD post them below!
Read moreStory behind the song “Pray For Rain”
Story behind the song “Pray For Rain” I wrote Pray For Rain right after I graduated with my master’s in clinical social work – a time when I was more acutely aware all of the pain and suffering going on in the world. I had spent the past year working intensely with abuse victims & more »
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For an update on my music, advice, counseling, events & more Read Feb. Newsletter Here
Read moreHandouts: Plain City Preventing Burnout
Thank You I’m not a morning person…or a snow person, but spending time with the wonderful women in Plain City & Farr West stakes was well worth the drive this morning. Thank you for your thoughtful and insightful comments, especially the discussion about forgiveness and the role of emotions. I also thought a lot of your more »
Read moreHandouts: Murray Preventing Burnout Workshop
Thank You I so enjoyed spending a couple of hours tonight with some wonderful women in Murray/Cottonwood Relief Society meeting. Thanks for your willingness to share your hearts with me …and your chocolate! Handouts Click here for tonight’s handout packet. Tonight’s Songs Here are the names of songs that I performed tonight & links to iTunes. Angels - It sounds a lot more »
Read morePreventing Burnout Workshop
Thanks to the wonderful women of Sandy Cresent Wards who attended the Wednesday’s ”Preventing Emotional Burnout” workshop. It’s the perfect time of year to remember to be kinder to yourself, remember that every family is “messed up”, and what God wants is “a perfect heart”. You gals made me giggle more than any other group with your more »
Read moreTesting, testing…is this thing on?
Ok, first official post on my new website. Thanks for connecting with me. I’ve had so many different websites: music, therapy, TV segments, etc. that I wanted to bring everything together in one place. So, while this site is a work in progress, I’m thrilled that you’re here.
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