Trauma informed therapy involves tailoring interventions in the context of an individual’s trauma history. It is a beneficial modality for working with anyone who has experienced trauma throughout their life– whether as a child or an adult. Therapists use this technique as a lens through which to view clients, considering the impact trauma has had on an individual’s behavior and emotions.
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Resources for Individuals Who Self Harm
For individuals who self harm, the first step to recovery is recognizing that you want to stop. If you are not yet ready to stop, do not be discouraged. There are plenty of ways to begin gaining control over your self- injuring behaviors by first setting boundaries around when and how often you hurt yourself. For many, the recovery process is often long and fraught with significant ups and downs. The following information provides a brief overview of a few ways individuals who self harm can begin working towards healing.
Self Harm Awareness Month – Resources for Parents
Recognizing self harm in a loved one can be difficult and overwhelming–especially when it is your own child. In this week’s blog post, we provide a number of resources for parents of children who are self-harming.
Self Harm Awareness Month
March is Self- Harm Awareness Month. In our blog series this month, we will be sharing a variety of resources to raise awareness around self-injury, offer support for those who self-harm, and help individuals learn to identify self- injury in others.
4 Tips for Dealing with Holiday Anxiety
When you struggle with anxiety, the run-up to the holiday season can feel a bit like a journey into a treacherous wilderness. Emotions and expectations run high, and there’s added stress from scheduling travel or accounting for visitors.
Perfectionism: What Causes It?
When we think of perfectionism we tend to think of high-strung, high-performing individuals who hold themselves and others to exacting standards. For many perfectionists, there’s no such thing as good enough
Helpful Tips for Identifying an Anxiety Attack
Whether you’re prepping for a presentation at work or looking for a spot in a busy parking lot, anxiety attacks arrive without warning.
New Perspective Counseling introduces: Coping with Confidence
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How to Support Your Teen After A School Shooting
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