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Hyper Independence and Trauma

When a person experiences a distressing, life-threatening, or disturbing event that they are unable to cope with in a healthy way, this is considered trauma. Trauma can be chronic or ongoing, and can sometimes cause adverse effects throughout a person’s life. Hyper independence is just one example of a trauma response, and entails an individual attempting to be fully independent in every facet of their life, even in instances when they may need support. In this blog post, we will explore the reasons why hyper independence is a trauma response, what it looks like, and how those experiencing hyper independence as a trauma response can get the help they need. 

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Managing Imposter Syndrome in College

College is a time of significant transition in an individual’s life. Especially if you are moving away to school, you may be experiencing a whole host of emotions. Once the semester begins, new students may sometimes feel what is commonly deemed “imposter syndrome.” People who struggle with imposter syndrome often believe they are unworthy of their achievements. They believe they are not as smart or competent as their peers perceive them–and that soon enough those around them will ultimately uncover their inadequacy. In this blog post, we will talk more about what causes imposter syndrome, why it is a common experience for college students, and how to cope with these complicated emotions.

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Helping your Teen Navigate Their Emotions

Being a teenager can be a difficult and confusing time. Experiencing a variety of moods, or quickly changing emotions, is common for teens just as it is for adults. For teenagers, however, these mood swings may happen more frequently and may be more extreme in nature. In this week’s blog, we are going to share how parents can support their adolescent children as they experience the complex emotions of being a teenager.

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Five Common Misconceptions About Talk Therapy

Therapy can be a highly beneficial tool to improve your overall well being. No matter your age or background, therapy has both short and long-term benefits that go far beyond treating a mental illness. Speaking with a licensed therapist can help you cope with stressors, goals, past trauma, and various other aspects of your everyday experience.

If you have never spoken with a therapist before, the thought of doing so may seem overwhelming or scary. Today, we are going to discuss five commonly held misconceptions about talk therapy.

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10 Ways to Support your Mental Health This Month

At New Perspective Counseling, we are committed to providing caring, professional and effective services and resources to promote your mental wellness.This May, we are excited to continue sharing resources and tips for how to support your mental health. This month provides an excellent opportunity to think about simple, everyday ways you can work to improve your overall well-being, and in this week’s blog, we will go over ten easy ways to support your mental health.

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Five Ways You Can Benefit From Talk Therapy

As Mental Health Awareness Month continues, we are excited to talk more about how therapy can benefit you. No matter your age or background, therapy has both short and long-term benefits that go far beyond treating a mental illness. Speaking with a licensed therapist can help you cope with stressors, goals, past trauma, and various other aspects of your everyday experience. There are many different types and techniques used in therapy, but they all share the same goal of helping to  improve your life. This week, we will be exploring a few of the benefits you could experience through talk therapy. Read on to learn more.

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