by Dr Aletta | Nov 7, 2010 | Family Matters, Mental Health, Relationships
Be informed. Help your friend get help. Join supportive, informative organizations. Keep healthy boundaries. Do not work harder than your loved one. Take threats or comments about suicide seriously. Find help for yourself. You can find the entire, more detailed...
by Dr Aletta | Oct 12, 2009 | Anxiety, Self-Esteem
Skimming through Real Simple magazine at the checkout line of the supermarket, I came across Dr. Robert Leahy’s “10 Ways to Cope with Anxiety.” Dr. Leahy is the director of the American Institute for Cognitive Therapy and the author of many books on the subject....
by Dr Aletta | Oct 12, 2009 | Self-Esteem
Back in September I hit a low point when I wrote, Trying Not to be Disgusted with Myself. The reaction I got from friends and readers pulled me back from the edge of self-loathing. Since then I am much happier with what I've got, and I've got a lot to...