by Dr Aletta | Jul 3, 2018 | Positive Psych, Self-Esteem
With the insanity of terrorism, with the fear-mongering in the newspapers and on television taking up so much space in my head, I turned to the Style section of the paper for some distraction. What I found was a little piece about love. Remember the old Huey Lewis and...
by Dr Colleen | May 10, 2018 | Family Matters, Kids, Parenting
As an adjunct instructor at Medaille College, I have had the opportunity to teach a variety of courses that (I hope) influence future professionals in a positive way. Teaching is definitely mutually beneficial, as it also enhances my own clinical work. This semester,...
by Dr Aletta | May 13, 2017 | Relationships
On the morning after the long night of my Mother’s death, my brother-in-law, who couldn’t be with us, sent us this photo. My siblings and I gathered around the computer and stared at my Mom’s youthful face in silence for a long time. Greg gave us a...
by Dr Aletta | Jun 14, 2016 | Anxiety, Life Matters
Terrorism. It makes me so sick. Another gathering of innocents. Another shooting. Another massacre. More desperate phone calls. More screams. More grief so sharp it cuts through bone. Terrorism In The World When things like this happen I give myself an allowance to...
by Dr Aletta | May 11, 2013 | Family Matters, Happiness, Parenting
Whether you gave birth to your children, adopted or married into them, just became a mom an hour ago or have great-great grandchildren… Whether you are going out to brunch with the whole brood or the kids are far away… Whether you are a mommy to animals...