This post originally appeared on hannah-curtis.com, Hannah's site all about communication. Check it out. Friends, family members, clients, even the cashier at the grocery store, have said to me, “I can't talk about politics without getting into a fight.” Many people...
As a communication coach, I find that the most common way people deal with difficult conversations is to avoid them as long as possible. You already know that this is both painful and highly ineffective. It takes a ton of energy to avoid something. The thoughts and...
When you are a teacher at the end of the school year, it can be hard to put one foot in front of the other. You so badly want to be DONE already, but you still feel that pressure to pull off incredibly engaging and meaningful year-end activities. It’s no wonder that...
As we approach Mother’s Day, I want to take a moment to reflect on spirit of this holiday which exists beyond the greeting cards and the Sunday brunches. My daughter is 7 this year, and I’ve been searching for ways to help this holiday bring lasting and meaningful...
Laura Watters, LCPC joined New Approaches last fall and has quickly shown herself to be an absolute rockstar therapist. I sat down with her to talk more about her approach and why she is so darned popular with clients. Here's what she had to say: How would you...
A note from Hannah: As you already saw, there is some slightly disguised adult language in this post. (That makes it fun, right?) I started running yesterday in preparation for a 15K in 6 weeks. Yes, that's right, it's 6 weeks away and I started yesterday. I...
What if you are making key life decisions based on lies and bad information? I was. I used to think that being exceptional at everything I do, hiding my short-comings, and doing “it all” would get me what I wanted most: confidence, ease, fulfillment and the courage to...
I am excited to share today's guest post from Kim Lloyd of Kim Lloyd Fitness. If you are like me, March is feeling less than inspiring. Whether you need to take on your emotional health or fitness goals (and those are related!), check out Kim's awesome advice:...
We are very pleased to announce that we now have a fabulous intern, Mallory Zwerdling! A message from Mallory: "As your counselor my greatest desire is to understand your unique circumstances and help you reach a place of personal fulfillment. My style is...