by Dr Aletta | Jan 25, 2026 | Life Candy, Life Matters, Well-Being
Estimated reading time: 4 minutes When I was six years old I wrote a story about a rabbit.That’s all I remember about it. My mom thought it was genius and rewarded me with lots of hugs and smiles. That was my first memory of the power of writing. Most of my life I’ve... 
by Dr Aletta | May 13, 2025 | Happiness, Inspiration, Self-Care, Uncategorized, Well-Being
rock/hard place. 5”X5”, watercolor & ink. painted by LVG Aletta When it’s hard to write I don’t write anything which is wrong. I’m learning through developing my visual art, painting, sketching, that the way to be creative is to practice my art... 
by Dr Aletta | Dec 15, 2024 | Adulting, Happiness, Inspiration, Life Matters, Well-Being
Artists are known for their ability to express emotions, challenge norms, to see and create beauty that resonates with the world. However, the artistic journey often comes with unique challenges. The pressure to produce, the fear of failure, or the isolation of the... 
by Dr Aletta | Apr 13, 2024 | Good Therapy, Happiness, Inspiration, Life Matters, Positive Psych, Self-Care, Self-Esteem, Well-Being
I’ve recently embraced being an artist. Overall it’s been a mind-blowing journey but, me being me, it doesn’t take long for the path to be filled with rocks covered in anti-affirmation messages like: ‘You failed!’ Or, ‘You call yourself an artist?! Haha!’ Which brings... 
by Dr Aletta | Mar 24, 2024 | Anxiety, Depression, Happiness, Life Matters, Relationships, Self-Care, Self-Esteem, Stress, Well-Being
There’s a place where resiliency is stretched so far that we break. Most of us are familiar with the frog in the pot story. The frog in the slowly heating up pot of water adapts to the temperature, making it work. Going from chilly cold to comfy warmth, the frog... 
by Kendal Vaarwerk | Jul 26, 2023 | Good Therapy, Well-Being
Have you ever had one of those days where you don’t want to talk about that thing that is eating you up but want to get it off your chest differently? Have you ever come to talk therapy and realized you aren’t sure where to start that day? Sand tray intervention or...
