A New Dawn Counseling, LLC

04/01/2025

https://anewdawncounseling.com
Who Is This Workshop Best For?
👩 Women ages 18+ who are ready to embrace a fresh start
🎓 New graduates entering a new life chapter
🌿 Anyone feeling stuck or in need of a reset
🎯 Goal-setters looking for a new approach to stay on track
💼 Professionals and entrepreneurs mapping out their next steps
💖 Anyone seeking personal growth, motivation, and connection

12/16/2023

Some great tips for relating to our young adult children!

The wrong words can lower self-esteem, sap motivation, and strain the relationship.

03/12/2023

So true! Are you making time for creating new memories. Pay attention to what brings you joy! 🥰

"So often, people with the best intentions understand that 'relationships are hard work,' and they work so hard that they forget to make time for hopes, dreams, play, and just plain fun," writes Certified Gottman Therapist Laura Silverstein, LCSW on the Gottman Relationship Blog. Joy, fun, and adventure are just as important to prioritize in your relationship as deep conversations and addressing challenges.

How do you find joy and adventure in your relationships?

02/11/2023

According to Gottman’s research, It’s the small everyday moments of connection that matter most. How will you turn towards your partner today?

How often do you turn towards bids for connection in your relationship? 💞

Bids are requests for connection. They might take the form of an expression, question, or physical outreach. No couple is attentive 100% of the time, but regularly showing interest and attention can work wonders for your relationship.

Want to learn more? Take the guesswork out of connecting with your partner with these tips from our blog: https://bit.ly/3OOAbzd

01/11/2023

Are you or a loved one experiencing a mental health crisis? Help is available with the National Su***de and Crisis Hotline. Call or text 988 on your phone or visit http://988lifeline.org to chat with someone today.

12/10/2022

You can’t bypass experiencing “messy” emotions. Be gentle with yourself and ask for help if you are struggling. ❤️

11/11/2022

Here is your reminder to be kind to yourself and invitation to practice it as often as you can. 💕

The Power of Being King to Yourself 🙏🏽

• More and more research is showing that self-compassion is a key to living a h life.
• Self-compassion is a source of strength and resilience

The 3 Elements of Self-Compassion:
1️⃣ Self Kindness: we are as caring towards ourselves as we are to others
2️⃣ Recognizing Our Common Humanity: When we understand that we are not alone in our pain through a moment of connection with others and that it is a part of the shared human experience
3️⃣ Mindfulness: Being open to the reality of the present moment [yes, you are here], acknowledging our suffering without exaggerating it

Graphic created by the amazing Johnine Byrne from See Your Words 🙏🏽

11/09/2022

This is a common fallacy in relationships. If you are interested in learning the difference between perpetual and solvable problems, please like this post. You may also want to checkout relationshiprevive.net. ❤️

Conflict isn't a death knell to your relationship. 31% of the problems in a relationship are solvable, and the rest are perpetual problems that need to be managed. That's why we talk about "managing" conflict, rather than "resolving" conflict. Trying to solve unsolvable problems is counterproductive, and no couple will ever completely eliminate them. However, discussing them is constructive and provides a positive opportunity for understanding and growth.

10/27/2022

Those little arguments often run deeper. If these statements resonate with you, consider communicating this with your significant other. Check out https://relationshiprevive.net for an opportunity to invest in your relationship.

At the root of a lot of relationship conflict may be the following:

• I need to know that you’re there for me
• I need you to take interest in me
• I need your support
• I need to know that I matter to you
• I need to know that you care
• I need to be treated with respect
• I need to feel desired by you
• I need to feel heard
• I need to feel safe with you

Disclaimer: This post is not referring to situations of abuse.

09/27/2022

Try making your weekly check-ins a part of your scheduled routine. It may feel awkward at first but it will get easier with practice and time.

In a weekly check-in or during everyday conversation, taking turns can help you both feel truly heard and understood. It's a pattern of conversation that can be tough if you're not used to it, so using a script can be helpful.

09/19/2022

This flyer contains some more information about our Gottman Seven Principles Workshop. This workshop is appropriate for couples considering engagement, newly engaged couples, newlyweds, couples with young children, or empty-nester couples. Fall is the perfect time to invest in your relationship!

09/14/2022

Sharing fondness and admiration is an important skill to develop for a healthy relationship. As life gets busy, this skill often gives way to a “what did you do for me” attitude. Check out relationshiprevive.net for our next Gottman Seven Principles Workshop! Whether you are considering moving to the next step in your relationship, newly engaged, new parents, or empty nesters, this workshop is a game changer for a happier, more fulfilling relationship.

How would you describe your partner?

Highlighting your loved one's positive traits is a great way to boost the fondness and admiration in your relationship. And it's fun!