
New Leaf Resources Household Chores & Fighting Fair...sometimes some delicate issues for couples. Check out these informative articles from Shore Bride Magazine featuring New Leaf Marriage & Family Therapist Norm LeClercq.
Source: www.newleafresources.org

New Leaf Resources What happens to your health after a marriage ends? New Leaf Resources's therapist Linda Culver is featured in this NWI Times' "Get Healthy" article. Please share with someone who may benefit.
Source: nwitimes.com
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New Leaf Resources Bring change 2 mind - powerful public service announcement on the stigma of mental illness. Please view it and invite others to watch. Let's change some minds!
Source: bringchange2mind.org
1 in 6 adults and almost 1 in 10 children suffer from a diagnosable mental illness. Yet, for many, the stigma associated with the illness, can be as great a challenge as the disease itself. This is where the misconceptions stop. ...

New Leaf Resources Suicide survivors from all over the world will come together Saturday, November 21, for a day of healing and sharing. Locally, there will be an event at Wicker Park in Highland, Indiana, from noon - 2 pm. See link for more information and please share with those who have been impacted by suicide.
Source: www.afsp.org
National Survivors of Suicide Day is a day of healing for those who have lost someone to suicide. It was created by U.S. Senate resolution in 1999 through the efforts of Sen. Harry Reid of Nevada, who lost his father to suicide. ...

New Leaf Resources One out of every eight teens may have depression. Here's a website that can help - tips & tools for yourself, your child or a friend. Share with someone you love.
Source: www.helpguide.org
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New Leaf Resources There is a wealth of free Support Groups in Northwest Indiana sponsored by the Community Healthcare System. Please share this link with family and friends in need!

New Leaf Resources Hot off the presses and quickly downloaded for your enjoyment, New Leaf Resources' Summer 2009 Newsletter. Interesting article on children who suffer from burnout.
Source: www.newleafresources.org

New Leaf Resources Back to school help when it comes to bullying - learn how to deal with the bullies and their targets.
Source: www.iyi.org

New Leaf Resources Women hiding alcoholism - in the wake of the tragic accident in Long Island, read this interesting article on the prevalence of women alcoholics and why they hide it.
Source: nwitimes.com
At one point during her quarter-century as an alcoholic, Carol Colleran would down at least 10 beers each weeknight, more on weekends. Then she would show up the next morning at her job in hospital management, feeling fuzzy and lousy.

New Leaf Resources Munster-based Wounded Healers is offering grief support groups this fall at St. James Church in Highland, Indiana - see their website for more information or pass along this information to someone who could benefit from their ministry.
Source: www.woundedhealers-nwi.com
The Wounded Healers® consist of a group of volunteers who have also suffered losses in their lives through death. Their experience and training now enables them to provide opportunities for people to come together and share their burdens of grief.

New Leaf Resources "Boy Interrupted" is a documentary about the life and death of Evan Perry, a 15-year-old boy who took his own life after a life-long struggle with bipolar disorder. Premiering on HBO, August 3.
Source: www.boyinterruptedfilm.com
RESOURCES: American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Child and Adolescent Bipolar Foundation The Jed Foundation National Alliance on Mental Illness

New Leaf Resources Suicide is not a dirty word. Want to raise awareness and funds for suicide prevention, then sign up for The Northwest Indiana Out of the Darkness Community Walk, Saturday, September 26, at Centennial Park, in Munster.
Source: afsp.donordrive.com
The Northwest Indiana Out of the Darkness Community Walk is a 2 mile walk along the beautiful lake at newly-renovated Centennial Park. The walk will be followed by lunch and entertainment in the bandshell.

New Leaf Resources The Northwest Indiana Times NWI Parent Magazine has some interesting articles, neat blogs and tons of resources - here's the link.
Source: nwitimes.com
Unfortunately, a lot of families don’t have the money to go on elaborate vacations this year. For some, just a trip to the grocery store is a bank-breaker.

New Leaf Resources How are Emergency Responders coping? Interesting article in the NWI Times.
Source: nwitimes.com
The Hobart police detective was the lead on the city's 2005 triple homicide, and one of the victims was a firefighter's daughter.





















