We mostly accept that it's good practice to go for a yearly physical. It's helpful to talk with the doctor about what's going well and where we may be off track. They take our blood pressure and run some basic blood tests so that we get a sense of how we are doing. We...
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New Approaches Welcomes Leah Ottow, LCSW
Big news: We are pleased to welcome Leah Ottow, LCSW to New Approaches! Kind, compassionate, insightful, and intelligent, Leah is an excellent therapist and we are thrilled to have her on board. Some words from Leah: My style is collaborative and based on the belief...
Do You Need to Be Right?
The motivation is clear: it can feel so good, so powerful to be "right." But is it really worth it? What do you gain? The truth is: you can pursue being right but at the cost of being unhappy. Basically, if you approach conversations, dialogue, or arguments with the...
Waiting for the Right Time?
I stopped blogging a few months ago to pursue what turned out to be a fairly involved personal project: baby #2. She arrived just before Thanksgiving and has brought a joyful chaos with her. I started wanting to write again a few weeks back, but there was always stuff...
How to Adapt to the Season Change
Note: I'm pleased to feature this guest post by Darcy Forrest, LAc., Dipl. OM. The leaves have started to turn color, and the brisk fall winds have already begun to scatter the dried up leaves about the ground. Without much notice, we were plunged into cooler temps,...
5 Ways Speaking Up Makes Our Lives Better
Yesterday I had the opportunity to co-facilitate a discussion on the theme “Dare to Speak Up and Be Heard” with the organization, Women Standing Together. It was a great group of interesting, competent, accomplished women. Still, most agreed on one thing: it’s too...
Common Ways Women Undermine Their Words
"I'm sorry, Mom. These muffins are really messy," said my 3-year-old daughter a few mornings ago. It was clear she wasn't apologizing for making a mess. She was really saying, "I hate to tell you this, but these muffins you made crumble really easily." My daughter...
Speak Up and (Actually) Be Heard: Effectively Frank™ Fall Offerings
The ability to communicate clearly and effectively is one of the most powerful tools we have to improve our lives. Skilled communication enhances relationships, reduces stress, and leads to better results at work. I’m passionate about teaching people how to find the...
Excuses, Excuses: What Gets in the Way of Attending to Your Health?
Yesterday I wrote about what I think it means to be truly healthy. I know this kind of discussion easily lends itself to excuses and talk of how hard it is. I get it, on some level, but I really want you to be healthy. It’s too important. So humor me and read why I...