by Kate | Oct 1, 2013 | Anxiety, Life Matters
Editor’s note: This article was contributed by Kate Maleski, LCSW and EWN psychotherapist. The weather is changing, school buses are present, you may be starting a new job or project. Changing an ingrained habit like overspending and/or overeating, you may feel a pit...
by Dr Aletta | Aug 2, 2010 | Self-Esteem
Last month Deb, who lives with neurocardiogenic syncope, wrote to me: I just read your interview on beliefnet.com, “5 Rules for Living with Chronic Illness & Depression.” Your advice was right on point – I wish I had had it eight years ago!...
by Dr Aletta | Jul 14, 2010 | Body/Mind, Chronic Illness
I read somewhere that properly diagnosing chronic illness can take from two to three years. Many of you wait even longer. In the meantime, while the doctors scratch their heads, we’re expected to be happy we’re alive. And that’s if they don’t...
by Dr Aletta | May 26, 2009 | Self-Esteem
Why is a compliment almost as hard to take as criticism? When I was a kid my well-intentioned Mom taught me to discredit compliments. “Oh, no, I’m not pretty, clever, smart, nice…” To do otherwise would be conceited. Q: What’s the result... by Dr Aletta | May 14, 2009 | Self-Esteem
Speaking energizes me and my audience benefits because it comes right back to them. My life experience allows me to identify with where they are, share inspirational ideas and practical solutions. Not just fun and...