Patti Carmalt-Vener
Stories by Patti Carmalt-Vener
Dying to stay young
Is the drive to remain attractive a form of ego-syntonic behavior?
Anger management
Understanding passive-aggressive traits is a good step in unlearning certain behaviors
Cross-cultural connections
Personal and cultural differences should always be considered in any therapeutic intervention
Insta-family blues
For your own sake, work at reconnecting with your biological dad
Up for the challenge
Before turning to medication, try relaxing and focusing to beat erectile dysfunction
Leave mother out of it
Acknowledging repressed emotions toward your mom lessens the power of those negative feelings
Woulda, coulda shoulda
It’s never too late to turn regrets into actions aimed at enjoying old age
Don't delay
Procrastinating on health issues could have catastrophic consequences
Focus, accountability, persistence
It takes work to create the life you really want
Promises you can keep
Visualize what life will be like when your goals are finally met
Joy in every moment
Fear gives way to hope for a mother battling cancer
Running on empty
Busy people are just as prone to isolation and loneliness as anyone else
Of babies and bathwater
Don’t discard siblings who disagree on how to treat once abusive mom
