Carol, I have a knack for searching on the web. If you go to this page, on google, one of my favourite search engines, you will find several links to what looks like good information for you. I just typed in the words "counseling psychology" and hit "search."

I have definitely been helped emotionally and psychologically by the wonderful community we have here. I don't have time to write up much right now and would rather do it in a PM. How soon do you need this stuff? The next few days are going to be pretty busy for me.

I would think just the psychological impact of HearMe and also being able to connect with people from all over the world, almost instantly, who share a common love of folk music might narrow it down and be a good bit to write on, eh?

One major plus for me, and even for my family who are "vicarious Mudcatters," is the wonder never stops. Each time I get on here there is some new thing to learn, discuss, discover. I often shake my head in awe at something someone has said, done, or told us about.

The important thing is it has become quite literally a community in that we share and care and go beyond just the love of music, helping one another through tough times and sharing in each other's joys and triumphs. So amny gatherings in the 3D world have come about because of this. It really is incredible.

Let me know if you need more pointers on web searching...it really is a specialty of mine.

kat