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... 
by Dr Aletta | Jul 15, 2023 | Life Matters, Relationships, Well-Being
The decade of my twenties was a shit show. When I heard the term “quarter-life crisis” I thought, yeah, I had that and then some. Sudden serious illness had me in and out of the hospital. That, plus a genetic predisposition for mood disorder (think depression,... 
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 11, 2022 | Family Matters, Kids, Mental Health, Parenting, Well-Being
I am so happy to announce the launch of Explore Therapy, a new integrated mental health service with Buffalo Pediatric Associates! Kate Maleski, LCSW-R, a senior associate at Explore What’s Next and I have partnered to create and manage this new venture. Explore... 
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 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...
