by Dr Aletta | Mar 5, 2019 | Good Therapy, Uncategorized
This has happened so many times. I’m working with a client. In the middle of a session, deep in conversation. They let out a “F&%k” or a “Sh*t!” after which, as if they had emitted a very loud, involuntary fart, they slap their hand...
by Dr Aletta | Feb 19, 2019 | Family Matters, Relationships
Are you your family’s scapegoat? How would you know? Do you find yourself on the defensive a lot? Do you hear stories, first or second hand, from various members of the family about your bad behavior? Stories that are very old, or not true or at best,...
by Dr Aletta | Feb 5, 2019 | Anxiety, Body/Mind, Depression, Good Therapy, Self-Esteem, Stress
There are a lot of people out there who could use a good therapist only they don’t know it. Do you wonder if you could use a therapist’s help but always seem to talk yourself out of it? You could think you are functioning just fine and still be in need of...
by Dr Aletta | Jan 8, 2019 | Relationships, Stress
You got engaged over the holidays! Congratulations! That is so exciting! I am very happy for you both. What’s next? Wedding planning! Yay! Or is it, Yay? Turning to a pop culture reference I’m reminded of a scene in the movie Bride Wars. The focus finally...
by Dr Aletta | Jan 1, 2019 | Positive Psych, Self-Esteem
New Year’s resolutions. Just the words make my heart a little sad. What we need is a New Years resolution makeover! A resolution revolution if you will! I propose throwing those negative, judgy, restricting resolutions into the Explore What’s Next Transformer to see...
