by Dr Aletta | Feb 17, 2022 | Family Matters, Happiness, Self-Care, Well-Being
This article was inspired by your comments on the article Five Steps to Stop Being the Family Scapegoat. “What is your advice for someone who is a scapegoat living with their parents? I recently finished uni and until I get a job, I can’t move out and support myself.”...
by Dr Aletta | Jan 25, 2022 | Grief, Mental Health, Self-Care
Our community is hurting right now. The Buffalo Bills lost an epic, heroic game with the Kansas City Chiefs last night. Anyone who has a pulse in this region is aware of the great disturbance in the Force surrounding Western New York. Yes, it’s just a football game...
by Dr Aletta | Dec 31, 2021 | Good Therapy, Happiness, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Esteem, Uncategorized, Well-Being
My friend asked me if I made any New Year’s resolutions. “I made only one resolution: to be nicer… to myself.” She laughed. It was almost a spit-take! “I thought you were going to say ‘be nicer to other people’,” she...
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 Clara Kuntz Ph.D | Jan 12, 2021 | Life Candy, Self-Care
New Year! New Semester! Let’s Do This! The start of each semester is an opportunity to collect and reset ourselves on a path towards success. College is tough especially with all the rapid changes in course delivery. Now more so than ever, ORGANIZATION is critical to...
by Clara Kuntz Ph.D | Dec 31, 2020 | Body/Mind, Self-Care, Well-Being
It’s back, winter in Western New York, which means bitter cold winds, dry heat, and hot showers; all a recipe for dry uncomfortable skin, hair, and nails. Body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs) such as nail biting, skin picking, and hair pulling can be hard...