In "Healing Life's Hurts Through Creative Expression," art is explored as a way to facilitate emotional recovery from trauma.

"Angelride" by John-Brian Paprock

Teresa's objective when writing about tough subjects in mental health, addiction, spirituality, and family is to reassure people that no one is alone in what they're experiencing, and that there is always hope for healing and wholeness.

Sick Four by Tewosret

A selection of Teresa's published articles

Personality profiles
Spirit music: Bobby Bullet St. Germaine
Deena Williams: Focus on foster care
Judge Angela Bartell - a woman in a man's robe
At 33, Luolo Hong is head of the class
The Spirit Artist: Andre Ferella
Cheryl Rosen Weston: An attorney for the people
Carol Toussaint: Meet Madison's First Woman
Ben Sidran - Madison's King of Jazz
Anne DiPrima: Believing in the potential of children
Candy's world: How Candy Gialamas perfected her balancing act

Marriage, children & family
From hospital to home, birthing options abound
Retrovaille - a marriage ministry
Bullying: The pain on the playground
Spare the rod? A critique of 'Ezzo Parenting'
For the sake of the kids: Avoiding a custody battle
The exceedingly complex role of the stepmom
Divorce: Surviving the death of a dream
Domestic abuse: finding a way out

Mental health & addiction
Healing life's wounds through artistic expression
Forgiveness - a gift you give yourself
Eating disorders: Not just for teen girls
'The Jesus Factor:' Teen Challenge's approach to addiction
EMDR: New hope for phobia sufferers
The spiritually vulnerable: Exposing religious abuse
Depression - medical help when it's more than just the blues
Attention Deficit Disorder - not just for kids
'My husband led a double life'
The addiction next door: Prescription drug abuse

Religion & spirituality
Interfaith respect: Orthodox church seminar focuses on tolerance
Religion & spirituality - seekers find both on their journeys
The spiritually vulnerable - exposing religious abuse
'The Jesus Factor:' Teen Challenge's approach to addiction
Where to worship - Choosing a faith community
Spare the rod? A critique of 'Ezzo Parenting'
Retrovaille - a marriage ministry

Health & wellness
Breast cancer confusion - experts' advice varies
The pains of fibromyalgia
From hospital to home, birthing options abound

Please note: These articles have been published in a variety of magazines and newspapers. Teresa Peneguy Paprock / words & stuff freelancing retains the copyright to each of these articles and they may not be reproduced, in whole or in part, without express permission. For reprint rights, contact Teresa Peneguy Paprock at words@chorus.net or P.O. Box 5207, Madison, WI, 53705.