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Ruth Kennedy
Feb 26, 20232 min read
What can I do if I can’t control a stressful event in my life?
Stress is a state that may arise from a negative situation or thought pattern, which in turn activates the body’s neuroendocrine and...
Ruth Kennedy
Jan 4, 20233 min read
How can I reduce worrying thoughts?
The word ‘worry’ comes from a combination of two Greek words; ‘merizo’ (to divide) and ‘nous’ (the mind) (Lucado, 2022). Therefore, to...
Ruth Kennedy
Dec 24, 20223 min read
Anxiety help for the holidays
While Christmas and the New Year can be a time of reflection, inspiration, happiness and a source of fond memories, it can also be a...
Ruth Kennedy
Nov 27, 20225 min read
Is it possible to take away some of the anxiety surrounding insomnia?
“If I can’t get to sleep I won’t be able to concentrate at work tomorrow!” “My immunity won’t be top-notch if I miss another night of...
Ruth Kennedy
Nov 22, 20223 min read
No cost activities to try for anxiety
If you are experiencing anxiety, it is helpful to know that there are many effective ways to reduce anxious feelings that involve simple...
Ruth Kennedy
Oct 23, 20222 min read
Talk therapy and anxiety
If the anxiety you are experiencing is persistent or overwhelming, therapy may be beneficial. New Leaf Hypnotherapy & Counselling offers...
Ruth Kennedy
Oct 13, 20222 min read
Mindful activities to reduce anxiety
Practicing everyday activities mindfully acts to bring our attention to the present moment and helps to reduce anxious thought patterns....
Ruth Kennedy
Sep 5, 20221 min read
Are you experiencing sudden and extreme feelings of panic?
Are you concerned that you don’t know what is causing you to feel so frightened? Are you worried that a panic attack will occur at an...
Ruth Kennedy
Sep 4, 20222 min read
Mood food and anxiety
While it would be misleading to suggest that any one diet will cure mental health disorders, enjoying a wide variety of nutrient-rich...
Ruth Kennedy
Aug 28, 20223 min read
Unplug to reduce anxiety
The internet can be a double-edged sword – it can act as a channel of connection, communication, education, information, and...
Ruth Kennedy
Aug 20, 20221 min read
Do you feel self-conscious in social situations?
Do you experience symptoms like racing heart rate, rapid breathing, or an upset stomach when you are in conversations with others that...
Ruth Kennedy
Aug 7, 20221 min read
Health Anxiety
Are you preoccupied with the state of your health? Are you continually checking symptoms online, despite getting a clean bill of health...
Ruth Kennedy
Jul 26, 20223 min read
What is the difference between stress and anxiety?
Stress is a response to daily or life pressures, however, whether we find a situation stressful or not depends on our appraisal of the...
Ruth Kennedy
Jul 22, 20222 min read
What is the relationship between confidence and anxiety?
Most people feel awkward at times, however, those who are experiencing overwhelming anxiety tend to also suffer from chronic low levels...
Ruth Kennedy
Jul 3, 20226 min read
Motivation and therapy: Are you ready for change?
“Change occurs when the desire to change becomes greater than the desire to stay the same” Kain Ramsay. It can be a daunting task to...
Ruth Kennedy
Jul 2, 20221 min read
Why is mindfulness beneficial for anxiety?
While most people spend the majority of their lives thinking about what they should have done, could have done, or hope to do, when we...
Ruth Kennedy
Jun 27, 20222 min read
Changing negative thought patterns: Rivulets, reframes, and repetitions
The more we think in certain ways, the more it becomes our go-to automatic thought response. Cognitive neural pathways become more...
Ruth Kennedy
Jun 24, 20222 min read
Spirituality and anxiety
The notion of spirituality is a broad concept that encompasses our values, meaning, and purpose. Spirituality allows us to develop...
Ruth Kennedy
Jun 20, 20221 min read
If you are experiencing anxiety, how can I best serve you?
In order to provide you with the best quality services and to target these services to your specific needs, I would be most grateful if...
Ruth Kennedy
May 10, 20222 min read
How does home-based Hypnotherapy work?
New Leaf Hypnotherapy & Counselling offers 100% home-based Hypnotherapy and Counselling sessions provided by either Zoom or a Mobile...
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