by Dr Aletta | Nov 29, 2016 | Happiness, Self-Esteem
Waking up a little draggy this morning I turned to RuPaul. She perked me right up, so of course I had to share! Five more Inspirational Quotes from Momma Ru: “True wealth is having the knowledge to maneuver and navigate the mental obstacles that inhibit your... 
by Dr Aletta | Nov 23, 2016 | Anxiety, Relationships
“He is a wise man who does not grieve for the things which he has not, but rejoices for those which he has.” ~Epictetus, Greek philosopher and a very wise guy There are lots of reasons not to be crazy about this holiday. Putting up with kids that... 
by Dr Aletta | Nov 14, 2016 | Anxiety, Depression
*Post-Trump Stress Disorder In therapy, when a disaster strikes it’s usually not my disaster. Usually it’s my patient’s crisis that we address. Usually I exercise my empathic superpowers to identify with them so that they are assured I understand... 
by Dr Aletta | Nov 9, 2016 | Anxiety, Depression
How can a mood change so radically in twenty-four hours? Mine tanked like the Dow Jones Futures as I watched election returns with my friends, mouth agape. Imagine Edvard Munch’s painting The Scream. Therapists are loath to publicly disclose their political... 
by Dr Aletta | Nov 8, 2016 | Anxiety, Positive Psych
This morning I went to vote. The New York weather was perfect. The autumn sun back-lit the golden leaves, the air just cool enough for a sweater. I’ve never seen so many people crowding the church hall. The positive energy in the air made me hopeful. It was the...
