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4 Self Care Tips for Busy People

by New Leaf Team | Dec 26, 2022 | Individual Therapy Blogs

This blog shares 4 self-care tips for busy people. When it comes to self-care, you may find that you do not have the time or energy for it after a long day. It’s not always feasible to assume that people can take a whole day to themselves. You may be a full-time...

How to Validate Yourself

by New Leaf Team | Dec 21, 2022 | Anxiety & Depression Blogs, Individual Therapy Blogs, Parenting Blogs, Teen Blogs

This blog shares 5 ways on how to validate yourself. As social beings, it is typical and normal for us to want validation from others. At one point or another, you have most likely sought out validation from someone; whether it was during your childhood from your...

3 Steps for Reversing Negative Self-Talk

by New Leaf Team | Dec 12, 2022 | Anxiety & Depression Blogs, Individual Therapy Blogs, Teen Blogs

This blog shares 3 steps for reversing negative self-talk. You may experience thoughts that are distressing, discouraging, or overall uncomfortable. They can take a toll on your functioning throughout the day. You may feel an inability to focus on tasks, fully engage...

Why Is My Teen Self-Diagnosing

by New Leaf Team | Dec 5, 2022 | Parenting Blogs, Teen Blogs

This blog shares 3 potential answers to your question, why is my teen self-diagnosing? Self-diagnosing is defined as the process of diagnosing or identifying a condition within yourself. Recently, self-diagnosing various psychiatric disorders has become common on...

How to Sit With Uncomfortable Feelings

by New Leaf Team | Nov 28, 2022 | Anxiety & Depression Blogs, Family Blogs, Individual Therapy Blogs, Parenting Blogs, Teen Blogs, Transitioning Out of IOP Blogs

This blog shares information on how to sit with uncomfortable feelings. This is also called sitting in discomfort. It’s inevitable that as we go through life, we will experience things we do not like. We can feel frustrated, stressed, betrayed, saddened, and more as a...

5 Ways to Cope When a Loved One Passes Away

by New Leaf Team | Nov 21, 2022 | Family Blogs, Individual Therapy Blogs, Teen Blogs

This blog will share 5 ways to cope when a loved one passes away. If you are here as a result of losing a loved one, we share with you our condolences as you navigate this. We never truly know how much time we have left with our loved ones, and it can be a shock to...

Treating ADHD in Children, Teens, and Adults

by New Leaf Team | Nov 14, 2022 | Individual Therapy Blogs, Parenting Blogs, Teen Blogs

This blog shares information on treating ADHD in children, teens, and adults. While there is no cure for ADHD, there are several methods in which you can manage your ADHD, or support a loved one who struggles with ADHD. Disclaimer: This blog is not intended to...

How to Navigate Conflict in the Workplace

by New Leaf Team | Nov 7, 2022 | Anxiety & Depression Blogs, Individual Therapy Blogs

This blog will share three tips on how to navigate conflict in the workplace. Conflict in the workplace can mean a number of things, from toxic leadership to problematic coworkers. You may experience conflict if your boundaries or needs are not being acknowledged. You...

4 Common Communication Problems in Relationships

by New Leaf Team | Nov 1, 2022 | Family Blogs, Relationship Blogs

This blog shares 4 common communication problems in relationships, and tips on how to work towards improving them. It’s inevitable that within relationships, arguments or disagreements will arise. How you and your partner work together to address this is crucial. It...

4 Ways to Emotionally Support Your Child

by New Leaf Team | Oct 18, 2022 | Family Blogs, Parenting Blogs

This blog shares 4 ways to emotionally support your child. Whether your child is a younger child or an adolescent, these 4 tips can help you establish healthy emotional support with them! Emotional support is one concept that may often not be taken as seriously as it...