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New Dawn Psychology, Hale (2025)

Welcome to New Dawn Psychology

Relationships are an integral part of our everyday lives and all of us struggle with relationship difficulties from time to time. While we manage to work through most of these difficulties, some problems continue to breaking point, and negatively impact our lives. It is wise to seek professional help if:
• Your relationship with a loved one, family member, friend o

r colleague is breaking down to the point that it is affecting your day to day life
• You have separated or divorced from your partner
• Your child has emotional and behavioural problems and is acting them out at home and/or school
• You have been involved with a conflict that might lead to or has led to a court hearing. At New Dawn Psychology I will work with you to tackle these challenging situations to enable you to respond to them with clarity and dignity. We’ll work to reduce the distress they cause and prevent them from escalating further, all in the comfort of a private and confidential environment. Please visit my website https://newdawnpsychology.uk/ for more information or to make an appointment.

16/06/2023

I love a good thunderstorm, ⛈ and wow, was I in the eye of one the other night! 👁‍🗨

As soon as I see the first flash of lightning⚡ or hear the first clap of thunder 🌩 I smile, remembering those times as a child when my brother was so scared that he’d climb into my bed for safety!

I love the power of nature, the force with which a thunderstorm arrives, and how it clears the build-up of ‘heavy’ air.

Shortly after a thunderstorm I usually feel sapped of all my energy 😴. Apparently, there are several reasons for this:

⛈Lower levels of light trigger a spike in melatonin, our sleep hormone.
⛈The increased amount of water in the air reduces the amount of oxygen for us to breathe.
⛈The sound of falling rain is a form of white noise that helps our brain relax.

All this got me thinking 💭 about how a storm in a relationship can also both sap us of our energy and clear the air.

‘Storming’ is a natural part of any relationship. Conflicts brew and boundaries are tested, leading to clashes and arguments 💥. While it’s a stressful time, it can help us address key issues with family, friends, lovers or colleagues so that we can move forwards with greater understanding 💡.

The build up to a thunderstorm can feel stifling, just as the build up to conflicts, disagreements, and power struggles stifle any relationship 😤.

While daylight dims during a thunderstorm 🌫️, darkness also creeps into our relationships as we become increasingly aware of our frustrations, fears, and insecurities😕.

Just as water saturates the air during a thunderstorm, so do our feelings of anxiety, anger, frustration and hurt as our stress levels peak 🗻 and our energy drains.

Then the flash of lightning or crack of thunder breaks the silence as harsh words and criticisms surface in our relationships. This is when the rain pours down as our feelings, judgements and opinions spill out💦🌊.

In the aftermath of the storm, the atmosphere refreshes and we are left with the opportunity to process what has been said. And, just as the land has been drenched with water, so we are flooded with new realisations and the potential to re-evaluate our outlook 👁️.

Do you embrace the storms that arise within your relationships as opportunities for growth, understanding, and transformation 🌱or do you fear them as destructive forces 🌪️?

12/06/2023

Are you a -eater? 🫵

It's a sure thing that food and feelings go together like bread 🍞 and butter 🧈 😋.

When it comes to stress, we can reach for comfort in a carb fix ❤️‍🩹. Carbohydrates give us a serotonin hit which boosts 🚀 our happiness 😁 and regulates our .

So, there we have it. Carbs curb 👊.

That’s why we make a bee 🐝 line for the crisps and chocolate 🍫 to make ourselves feel better.

❗BUT❗

Carbs can also send us on a glucose rollercoaster🎢 and trigger cravings. As we ride the highs and lows of glucose spikes, the lows cause the craving centre of our brains to light up like a Christmas tree 🎄, leaving us craving for even more carbs.

Before we know it, our carb cravings become . Ever wondered why you automatically reach for that croissant 🥐 to go with your coffee, or biscuit 🍪 to dunk in your tea without even thinking?

⚠️ SEEMINGLY HARMLESS, THESE CAN LITERALLY EAT AWAY AT US⚠️

🚨 In the short term, they can cause an increase in appetite, weight gain, bloating, tiredness/fatigue, brain fog, and mood swings.

🚨 In the long term, this can result in obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, strokes, and tooth decay, and may contribute to skin conditions, cancer and dementia.

🚨 Any of the above can corrode our self-esteem, triggering shame and self-loathing.

The offers some super easy hacks to curb those carb cravings:

1. Eat a savoury breakfast 🥘.
2. Have a tablespoon of vinegar every day 🥄.
3. Eat a veggie starter 🥗.
4. Move after one of your meals for 10 minutes 🚶🏃🤸.

⏸️That’s the cravings dealt with 🙌, but what about the ??

We all navigate in our own unique ways from carbs to caffeine, booze to betting, ci******es to scrolling, extreme workouts to workaholism, and risk-taking to troublemaking.

💡Now, here’s an insightful idea: Instead of suppressing stress with food or indeed anything else, how about soothing it with self-care? ❤️‍🩹

🛎️ I'm here to support individuals like you in soothing their stress cycles through self-care, empowering them to nurture and restore their self-esteem, relationships, and careers back to balance 💗.

⚖️ Stress is a part of everyone's life, so why not address it sooner rather than later and learn how to effectively manage your own stress cycles?

Book an appointment www.newdawnpsychology.uk.

22/05/2023

Just say 'no'! Piece of cake, right? 🍰

So why does it feel like trying to fold a fitted sheet?🤷‍♀️

Well, because we humans are wired to be social creatures who hate rocking the boat 🛥️. When we say "no," we risk disappointing, upsetting, or letting someone down, and that guilt weighs heavy on us 🥺.

Plus, we're expert mind readers🔮, assuming that others will feel rejected or disappointed if we dare utter that two-letter word, all because we fear rejection or disappointment ourselves.

💡But fear not, for there's a way out of this predicament! First, let's debunk a couple of myths:

☝️ Saying "no" doesn't make us terrible people - it's not a character assassination.
☝️ And taking care of our own well-being by setting boundaries? That's not selfishness; it's self-preservation!

🪄 Now, here's a trick: instead of dropping a plain old "no," offer alternatives that show you value the relationship and are eager to find a win-win solution. It's like saying, "I can't make it to the party, but how about we grab coffee next week?" Smooth, huh? 😎

😇 Oh, and here's the golden rule: own that "no" like a boss 👊! Take responsibility for your decision instead of blaming someone or something else. Say, "I'd love to help, but I've already committed to doing something else," rather than pointing fingers at X and their crazy demands.

📝 Remember, saying "no" is a skill - a skill that can be honed with practise. Of course, it might feel as difficult as saying Llanfair¬pwllgwyngyll¬gogery¬chwyrn¬drobwll¬llan¬tysilio¬gogo¬goch, but with time, it’ll become as easy as the 2-letter word it is!

03/05/2023

Life can feel like a never-ending race sometimes, with stress and anxiety always nipping at our heels. But taking a moment to slow down and appreciate the beauty around us can be so grounding. This little snail on the plant in front of my house reminded me to take things at my own pace and find moments of calm in the chaos. 🐌🌿

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Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 8pm
Tuesday	9am - 8pm
Wednesday	9am - 8pm
Thursday	9am - 8pm
Friday	9am - 12pm

Website

https://newdawnpsychology.uk/

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