by Dr Aletta | Sep 28, 2010 | Self-Esteem
A few months ago my friend Bruce Barber asked me to write a response to the question “How do you cope with the loss of a love one?” for his website, Real Life Survival Guide. Here is what I wrote: My first real-life up-close experience with grief was when... 
by Dr Aletta | Sep 27, 2010 | Self-Esteem
UPDATE: Orgninally this article encouraged our reades to attend an event in which Dan Lukasik was speaking. Although this event has clearly come and gone the information in this article is just as releveant as it ever was. We’ve edited the article to reflect... by Dr Aletta | Sep 24, 2010 | Mental Health
When the Nursing Schools blog informed me that the Explore What's Next Blog was on their top 100 list for blogs on depression, I was thrilled… And then I wanted to know what number? Yes, I am petty like that. I don't know that it matters, the person who... by Dr Aletta | Sep 20, 2010 | Life Candy
'Over the Rainbow' was on the childhood soundtrack for me, a Kansas girl. It was a favorite of my mother's, who adored Judy Garland. I sang it at many family events, the last time at my father's memorial service. Everyone in attendance sang along. When... by Dr Aletta | Sep 13, 2010 | Chronic Illness, Family Matters, Mental Health
In the Parents Magazine article, “Mommy Isn’t Feeling Well Today,” Sarah Mahoney interviews many experts: professionals, parents who have chronic illness and sometimes, as in my case, people who are both. The article is impressive in how it covers...
