by Dr Aletta | May 15, 2022 | Anxiety, Body/Mind, Life Matters, Stress
“What I am hopeful for is that this incident will bring us together, because… this could have been any one of us or any one of our loved ones… this should bring us together and not tear us apart.” ~Trini Ross, U.S. Attorney. Western District of New York I hope,...
by Chris Sova | Sep 24, 2021 | Adulting, Anxiety, Depression, Mental Health
There has ever been a voice in my head that whispers to me that I cannot share my pain, my sadness, my mistakes, or my fears. This same voice shouts at me that I must never show weakness. For I have learned that once people get a glimpse behind my armor of masculine...
by Dr Aletta | Jul 18, 2021 | Anxiety, Depression, Good Therapy, Self-Care, Stress
Stress can tip from bearable to overbearing in a split second. When you’re buckling under the stress, and who isn’t these days, give yourself these gifts. You have to give them to yourself because the reality is no one else will. Stress can be a gift. Stay with...
by Dr Aletta | Jun 4, 2021 | Anxiety, Body/Mind, Depression
When I heard about Naomi Osaka bravely saying no to the French Open, I was standing on my patio holding a cup of coffee close under my nose, working on closing my own stress cycle. The story wafted out of an open window from the radio in the kitchen. Ms Osaka, all of...
by Kayla Czysz | Dec 21, 2020 | Anxiety, Happiness, Holidays
As 2020 comes to a close, it’s okay to let out a long, deep sigh. For most people, this year has been tumultuous, difficult, and exhausting. And as the holidays arrive, we might need to find creative ways to navigate this season as well. While this time of year is...
by Clara Kuntz Ph.D | Nov 3, 2020 | Adulting, Anxiety, Body/Mind, Family Matters, Kids, Mental Health, Parenting, Self-Care, Stress
Why am I damaging my hair, skin, and nails when I am stressed?! Do you bite your nails or cuticles until they hurt?Do you pull your hair until you have bald spots?Do you pick at your skin until you have multiple bloody spots on your face? You are not alone! You are...