by Dr Aletta | May 12, 2019 | Life Matters, Parenting, Relationships
Let’s not deny that there can be a dark, bittersweet side to Mothers’ Day. As illustrated so simply and beautifully by the artist Mari Andrew, there are often complex stories behind any given person’s experience of Mother’s Day. Several of the...
by Dr Aletta | May 8, 2019 | Good Therapy, Inspiration, Mental Health
The word ‘lobbyist’ does not stimulate Quixotic images of inspired professionals setting out to protect the citizenry for the greater good. ‘Lobbyist’ usually brings up quite the opposite reaction, like a bad smell suddenly entering the room....
by Dr Aletta | Apr 30, 2019 | Body/Mind, Happiness
Late last January I got an email from a senior editor at Women’s Health magazine, Marissa Gainsburg. Hi, I hope this email finds you well! I’m the senior editor at Women’s Health magazine, and I’m hoping to connect with you for a story. I’m...
by Dr Aletta | Apr 9, 2019 | Family Matters, Parenting, Relationships
Bringing Baby Home is an uplifting educational program for pregnant couples & families with children up to three years of age. It’s good for parents which makes it good for the baby! Win-win! Created by relationship experts, Drs. John & Julie Gottman, at...
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...
