by Dr Aletta | Dec 12, 2017 | Self-Esteem
When it comes to the sexual assault/harassment awakening in America, it takes effort to find a corner of our lives that it doesn’t touch. If you’re a man, a woman, a parent, a young person, older one, a supervisor, a line worker, a political leader, a...
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 | Mar 9, 2017 | Good Therapy, Self-Esteem
Being a therapist for 25+ years I’ve heard all sorts of reasons why people don’t go to therapy. Here are the top 5 reasons I hear people say about why they don’t go to therapy. I’m not that depressed, stressed, anxious, fill in the blank. I...
by Kate | Apr 27, 2014 | Adulting, Anxiety, Depression
Editor’s Note: The self-injurious nature of cutting is so alarming that people, even professionals, shy away from it. And yet there is a real need to address the reality of cutting head on, illuminate the whys of cutting and get everyone involved expert help....
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,...