by Dr Aletta | May 31, 2012 | Good Therapy, Self-Esteem
There was such a fuss about Maria Shriver’s commencement speech to the graduates of the University of Southern California’s Annenberg School of Communication, I finally took the time to watch it. And damn it, it was good. What made it good was what makes... by Dr Aletta | May 29, 2012 | Self-Esteem
“Each morning when I open my eyes I say to myself: I, not events, have the power to make me happy today. I can choose which it shall be. Yesterday is dead, tomorrow hasn’t arrived yet. I have just one day, today, and I’m going to be happy in... by Dr Aletta | May 28, 2012 | Life Matters
Today many of us will gather with family and friends, some will go shopping to take advantage of sales and most of us are grateful for an extra day off on a lovely spring weekend. But Memorial Day was not meant to be the kickoff of the summer season. While we enjoy... 
by Dr Aletta | May 24, 2012 | Depression, Self-Esteem
Coming out of depression is not a smooth road. People will ask “how are you?”, and I mean people who really care, well-informed, loving people. You reply honestly and say it’s been rough. “But I thought you were doing better!” they say in... 
by Dr Aletta | May 21, 2012 | Life Matters, Self-Esteem
If I see one more inspirational quote that tells me adversity is good for me or that all I have to do is pick myself up, dust myself off, and start all over again, I believe I will scream so loudly they will hear me in Kathmandu! “That which does not kill us...
