New Life Counseling Center

10/04/2024

Hurricane Helene Survivors-- Hypnotherapy for trauma, virtual therapy only. Can see multiples at the same time. Small groups of 2-5 close friends or family. Limited availability for free sessions. We're a small practice but want to help. 336-944-7788

10/15/2023

October is National Depression and Health Screening Month. New Life Counseling Center , PLLC in Winston Salem, NC is offering free depression screening through the end of October. Signs of depression vary widely but can include feeling exhausted, hopeless and like life has no meaning. Thoughts of su***de may be a part of the picture. Feeling as though you are being, or may be punished, feeling guilty, feeling despair or recurrent sadness with no real reason behind it are some symptoms of depression. Other times, there can be none of the signs above, but symptoms could be more physical in nature: loss of appetite, unexplainable weight loss or weight gain, sleeping too much or too little, waking up early in the morning and unable to go back to sleep, low energy and a loss of zest for life. Feeling little motivation or interest in pursing the things you used to enjoy. Children may see falling grades, isolation, strained relationships with peers.... Men tend to show more signs of displaced anger....
Life does have a purpose and more importantly, YOUR life matters. If you or a loved one is experiencing some of these warning signs, please reach out now. Early recognition and treatment of depression, greatly improves the chances of quicker and more complete remission. Please like and share this page. It could save a life. Call us now! Your New Life is waiting! Call 336-793-7005 or request an appointment at www.newlifewinston.com Please put FREE SCREENING in the message. Please like and share this message. It could save the life of someone you love.

New Life Counseling Center, Winston Salem Couples Counseling, NC. Best Marriage Counselors, depression, anxiety, narcissistic abuse, children, teens, www.newlifewinston DBT Groups

08/09/2023

What is EMDR therapy?
EMDR is a structured therapy that encourages the patient to focus briefly on the trauma memory while simultaneously experiencing bilateral stimulation (typically eye movements), which is associated with a reduction in the vividness and emotion associated with the trauma memories. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is an extensively researched, effective psychotherapy method proven to help people recover from trauma and PTSD symptoms. Ongoing research supports positive clinical outcomes showing EMDR therapy as a helpful treatment for disorders such as anxiety, depression, OCD, chronic pain, addictions, and other distressing life experiences (Maxfield, 2019). EMDR therapy has even been superior to Prozac in trauma treatment (Van der Kolk et al., 2007). Shapiro and Forrest (2016) share that more than 7 million people have been treated successfully by 110,000 therapists in 130 countries since 2016. (Emdria.org)
EMDR is effective in treating the relational complex trauma (Complex PTSD) that comes from abuse, (including narcissistic abuse), neglect and abandonment, as well as "Big T" Trauma like war, r**e, motor vehicle accidents, traumatic brain injury, etc.

08/09/2023

God bless the children.....the gift that keeps on giving....
https://www.carlacorelli.com/narcissistic-abuse-recovery/narcissistic-family-roles-the-complicated-dynamics-of-narcissistic-families/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=grow.me&utm_campaign=grow_share_widget&fbclid=IwAR160N5Ok8wdO8kRa5qjJl5P-U_kvUmiUmSMZ67pCOHIiL3kImLbF9_gh_M

There are four main roles in narcissistic families - narcissist, enabler, golden child, and scapegoat.

08/08/2023

Golden Children have learned that the only way to get love and attention is to be perfect. And since perfection is not possible, they will always feel inadequate and unworthy.

08/02/2023

6 Years in a row! You can bet I'm proud of this award! If I can help save a marriage, it saves maybe 200 people who could be caught in the waves of destruction.
Voted: One of the 3 Best Marriage Counselors in Winston Salem. I couldn't have done this without my remarkable team!
God bless

08/02/2023

“She sat at the back and they said she was shy.

She led from the front and they hated her pride.

They asked her advice and then questioned her guidance.

They branded her loud, then were shocked by her silence.

When she shared no ambition they said it was sad.
So she told them her dreams and they said she was mad.

They told her they'd listen, then covered their ears,
And gave her a hug while they laughed at her fears,
And she listened to all of it thinking she should,
Be the girl they told her to be best as she could.

But one day she asked what was best for herself,
Instead of trying to please everyone else,
So she walked to the forest and stood with the trees,
She heard the wind whisper and dance with the leaves. She spoke to the willow, the elm and the pine, And she told them what she'd been told time after time.

She told them she felt she was never enough,
She was either too little or far far too much,
Too loud or too quiet, too fierce or too weak,
Too wise or too foolish, too bold or too meek,
Then she found a small clearing surrounded by firs,
And she stopped...and she heard what the trees said to her. And she sat there for hours not wanting to leave. For the forest said nothing, it just let her breathe.”

Author of this wonderful poem is Becky Hemsley and her page is
Here’s the link to her book on U.K. Amazon:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1739824504/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_AKZA5G0JD3TTSZNXCW1A

Gorgeous painting called “Love for the Earth” by Lisete Alcalde

12/07/2021

You are enough. You are miraculously and wonderfully made.

“She sat at the back and they said she was shy.

She led from the front and they hated her pride.

They asked her advice and then questioned her guidance.

They branded her loud, then were shocked by her silence.

When she shared no ambition they said it was sad.
So she told them her dreams and they said she was mad.

They told her they'd listen, then covered their ears,
And gave her a hug while they laughed at her fears,
And she listened to all of it thinking she should,
Be the girl they told her to be best as she could.

But one day she asked what was best for herself,
Instead of trying to please everyone else,
So she walked to the forest and stood with the trees,
She heard the wind whisper and dance with the leaves. She spoke to the willow, the elm and the pine, And she told them what she'd been told time after time.

She told them she felt she was never enough,
She was either too little or far far too much,
Too loud or too quiet, too fierce or too weak,
Too wise or too foolish, too bold or too meek,
Then she found a small clearing surrounded by firs,
And she stopped...and she heard what the trees said to her. And she sat there for hours not wanting to leave. For the forest said nothing, it just let her breathe.”

Author of this wonderful poem is Becky Hemsley and her page is
Here’s the link to her book on U.K. Amazon:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1739824504/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_AKZA5G0JD3TTSZNXCW1A

Gorgeous painting called “Love for the Earth” by Lisete Alcalde

01/20/2021

New Life Counseling Center is accepting new clients for the first time in a long while. Let us know how we can help you and your family.
https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/breathing-room/202010/finding-peace-love-and-understanding-in-late-2020

Compassion and grace in the face of turmoil and dysfunction.

11/13/2020

Parental Alienation is ALWAYS child abuse. It damages a child more than most anything else in the world.

https://www.healthline.com/health/childrens-health/parental-alienation-syndrome -and-symptoms

Whether or not parental alienation syndrome is a recognized mental health condition, it's certainly a real thing. We'll tell you what it is and what you can do.

03/03/2020

We have an immediate opening! Really great opportunity for a licensed therapist in Winston Salem, NC

Find your next great career opportunity at New Life Counseling Center, PLLC

11/08/2019

Do therapists and courts recognize these cases? Do they respond effectively?