Pour the milk into a microwave-safe mug, and heat it for 1 to 2 minutes. Pause the microwave every 30 seconds, and give the milk a stir. Put the chocolate into a microwave-safe bowl. Take the mug out of the microwave, and put the bowl in. Heat the chocolate for 1 minute, then give it a stir. After that, heat it at 15 to 20-second increments, stirring in between, until it melts.  You can use solid chocolate or chocolate chips for this. If you choose to use solid chocolate, be sure to cut it into chunks first. For best results, use high-quality white chocolate. Keep stirring until everything is mixed together. If the milk has cooled down too much for you, you can pop it into the microwave for another 30 seconds. You can serve it as is, or you can add some mini marshmallows or whipped cream for an extra-special treat.

Summary: Heat the milk in the microwave, then set it aside. Melt the chocolate in the microwave. Pour the melted chocolate into the milk, and stir. Garnish the hot chocolate, if desired, and serve it.


It's important to know what makes you want to seek treatment, so this can be communicated later on to match you with a counselor. Some common reasons to seek counseling include:  Symptoms of stress, anxiety, and depression  Interpersonal difficulties with family or romantic relationship Grief (such as breakups, deaths, parental divorce, or other major losses) Questions/confusion about identity, sexuality, or gender Concerns about body image and relationship with food Trauma (such as experiencing a catastrophic natural disaster, sexual assault, relationship violence, or abuse) Thoughts of suicide or hurting others Harming behaviors, such as cutting or substance abuse Counseling can be helpful in many situations, but it is highly recommended in certain situations or conditions. A few examples include:  You are unhappy most days You worry excessively, feel on edge constantly, or feel overwhelmed often You have experienced a change in your appetite or your weight that varies significantly from what is normal and there isn't a medical cause You have experienced a significant loss (breakup, a parent's death) You have dramatically increased your use of substances such as alcohol or drugs You have thoughts of hurting yourself or someone else Before you seek counseling, try to be clear about what you are seeking. Think about what events or feelings are contributing to your current concerns. Consider the severity of symptoms, and remember nothing happens overnight. Think about what goals you want to accomplish by the end of counseling. This can be as simple as, "I don't want to feel sad anymore" or "I want to move past my disappointments".   Working with a counselor will not solve all your problems. Instead, in working with a counselor, you will learn to build coping skills and problem-solving skills that will help you handle life's challenges in a more productive way. Other goals can be to reduce addiction, break free from an eating disorder, or escape an abusive relationship. Different types of counseling are available, including individual, group, family, and couples. Some religious organizations also offer counseling, in which case you will directly work with those organizations and not deal with insurance. Know what you want ahead of time so that when the time comes to seek a counselor, you know what you are looking for.  Individual therapy is most common. You meet with your therapist one-on-one and you are the focus of each session. People suffering from chronic psychological disorders, such as OCD, bipolar, depression, and trauma benefit from individual therapy as a way to continuously monitor progress and learn ways to cope and work through issues. Group therapy is especially helpful in learning skills. Less attention is on you, and more time is devoted to learning skills, practicing them, and then enacting them throughout the week. Family therapy is often recommended for drug rehabilitation and eating disorder rehabilitation, as families can play a large role in recovery.  Couples often seek counseling together when they feel a significant strain on their relationship. Counselors may choose to see couples together in addition to having separate sessions. If you want a religious context for counsel, seek a rabbi, pastor, priest, or other religious leaders in your community. Religious counseling is sometimes helpful for people who want to follow a path rooted in religious teaching.

Summary: Identify your reasons for seeking counseling to find the best possible counselor. Know when to seek counseling. Identify goals for counseling. Know what kind of counseling you want.


Type the artist's last name, followed by a comma. Then type the artist's first initial, followed by their middle initial, if available. Type the year the artist painted the work in parentheses. Place a period outside the closing parentheses.  Example: Pratt, C. (1965). If the artist is unknown, start your reference list entry with the title of the work. However, if the  credited artist is "Anonymous," use that word as the name of the author.  If the date is not known, use the abbreviation "n.d." inside the parentheses. Type the title of the painting in italics. Use sentence-case, capitalizing only the first word and any proper nouns in the title. In square brackets, describe the materials or medium of the painting. Use sentence-case for the description as well. Place a period after the closing bracket.  Example: Pratt, C. (1965). Young girl with seashells [Oil on board]. If the painting is untitled, use the word "Untitled" in place of the title. Since it isn't the title of the painting, it shouldn't be italicized. Type the name of the museum, institution, or collection where the painting is housed. Place a comma, then type the name of the city, also followed by a comma. If the institution is located in the U.S. or Canada, add an abbreviation for the state or province. For all others, add the name of the country. Place a period at the end of your citation. Example: Pratt, C. (1965). Young girl with seashells [Oil on board]. Memorial University Art Gallery Permanent Collection, Corner Brook, NL. If you viewed the painting in a book or online, rather than in person, include the author, title, date of publication, and publication information at the end of your reference list entry. Follow the same format as you normally would to cite a webpage or an article inside a book.  Book example: Jacque, H. (2010). Labrador black duck [Clay tile]. Lawrence O'Brien Auditorium, Goose Bay, NL. In D. Brown, Uncommon clay: The labradoria mural (p. 18). St John's, NL: Creative Publishing. (Original work 2009). Website example: Shepherd, H. P. (1962).Sunday morning [Oil]. Collection of Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John's, NL. The rooms (n.d.). Retrieved from: http://www.therooms.ca/artgallery/shepherds.asp Use the artist's name and the title of the painting within the text of your paper. Type the title in italics. Use title case, capitalizing the first word and all nouns, pronouns, verbs, and adverbs. After the title of the painting appears in your paper, type the year the painting was completed in parentheses. Example: "Christopher Pratt's painting Young Girl with Seashells (1965) offers a glimpse of classic Newfoundland heritage."
Summary: Start with the name of the artist and the year of the painting. Provide the title of the painting and a description of the materials used. Include the location of the painting. Add source information to cite a reproduction of a painting. Put the year in parentheses after the title of the painting.