Patti Carmalt-Vener


Stories by Patti Carmalt-Vener

Dying to stay young

Is the drive to remain attractive a form of ego-syntonic behavior?

Author Patti Carmalt-Vener Date 05/17/2012
Anger management

Understanding passive-aggressive traits is a good step in unlearning certain behaviors

Author Patti Carmalt-Vener Date 05/11/2012
Cross-cultural connections

Personal and cultural differences should always be considered in any therapeutic intervention

Author Patti Carmalt-Vener Date 05/10/2012
Insta-family blues

For your own sake, work at reconnecting with your biological dad

Author Patti Carmalt-Vener Date 03/15/2012
Up for the challenge

Before turning to medication, try relaxing and focusing to beat erectile dysfunction

Author Patti Carmalt-Vener Date 02/22/2012
Leave mother out of it

Acknowledging repressed emotions toward your mom lessens the power of those negative feelings

Author Patti Carmalt-Vener Date 02/01/2012
Woulda, coulda shoulda

It’s never too late to turn regrets into actions aimed at enjoying old age

Author Patti Carmalt-Vener Date 01/27/2012
Don't delay

Procrastinating on health issues could have catastrophic consequences

Author Patti Carmalt-Vener Date 01/19/2012
It takes time

Negative behaviors can be unlearned

Author Patti Carmalt-Vener Date 01/12/2012
Focus, accountability, persistence

It takes work to create the life you really want

Author Patti Carmalt-Vener Date 01/05/2012
Promises you can keep

Visualize what life will be like when your goals are finally met

Author Patti Carmalt-Vener Date 12/29/2011
Joy in every moment

Fear gives way to hope for a mother battling cancer

Author Patti Carmalt-Vener Date 12/22/2011
Running on empty

Busy people are just as prone to isolation and loneliness as anyone else

Author Patti Carmalt-Vener Date 12/15/2011
Of babies and bathwater

Don’t discard siblings who disagree on how to treat once abusive mom

Author Patti Carmalt-Vener Date 12/08/2011