A licensed psychotherapist specializing in grief and loss for fifteen years, Martha Clark Scala's writing on grief-related issues can be found in We Need Not Walk Alone (published by The Compassionate Friends), The California Therapist, and at her website, www.mcscala.com. In addition to her work with individuals and couples, Martha delivers workshops, and shares her writing on topics ranging from grief and loss, to the necessity of self-care, and the challenges of substance abuse. Martha has authored Feel Better in the Morning: Give Grief a Voice, a nonfiction self-help book that invites readers to invest in bringing joy back to their lives via creative self-expression. Martha recently won first prize in Byline Magazine’s Reason to Rhyme poetry contest for her sonnet, “Remembering Grace.”

Martha has formally and informally mentored many professionals, in both her writing and helping careers. She launched the Mentoring Program for the San Francisco-Peninsula branch of California Writers Club in 2004. For her efforts, she was awarded the 2004 Louise Boggess Merit Award, which recognizes exemplary service to the branch. Martha has served as a branch representative to the Central Board of California Writers Club, and in 2005-2006, she was the statewide Treasurer of CWC. 

Martha resides in Palo Alto with her husband, Bill, and two precious cats. Her passions include creative expression, gardening, sports, and swimming in salt water.

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