by Dr Aletta | Aug 21, 2017 | Anxiety, Self-Esteem
You Can’t Eat Ice Cream This Way My first impulse is to bury my head in the sand but it’s really hard to eat ice cream that way. Beware of Exploding Head Second impulse is to read and watch the news; everything related to the troubles: what is going on...
by Dr Aletta | Aug 5, 2017 | Good Therapy, Positive Psych
“A good therapist helps you problem solve, reality check and be accountable,with nurturance, in an environment of emotional and physical safety.” /Dr. Aletta “Good therapy encourages increased self-awareness.” /Emily Becker, LMSW “Good...
by Dr Aletta | May 4, 2016 | Happiness, Mindfulness
Do you feel you could use some unplugged time from your busy life? Would you like to enjoy the calming connection nature provides? I’ve got just the thing for you! You are invited to a mindfulness hike in the woods this summer! “When we get closer to nature—be...
by Dr Aletta | Jul 24, 2014 | Body/Mind
Reap the Benefits of Physical Exercise! What? Go for a run when I have a million other things to do? Who has the time for that! This is a typical thought that passes through my mind more frequently than I would like to admit. However, I am aware of it and I refute it...
by Dr Aletta | Apr 20, 2014 | Adulting, Family Matters
Editor’s Note: In this post Dylan Broggio, LCSW, responds to questions many readers had about what to do if they know someone they love is cutting or if they are struggling with cutting themselves. ~***~ Firstly, thank you all so much for the great comments,...