Perspectives of Troy

The PULSE of Perspectives

Perspectives of Troy, P.C.
Trusted & Confidential Counseling in Metro Detroit
November/December 2014
Groups & Workshops
248-244-8644
586-268-6712

 

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 CHILDREN 

 

Hands on learning as they practice valuable social skills needed to function in society. 

Learn valuable skills to cope with and conquer their fears and anxieties.  

For boys 8-12 who struggle with anger, impulsiveness and hyperactivity. 

 

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TEENS 

 

Teen EDGE

For teens who struggle with depression, anxiety and self-destructive behaviors.

 

Cutting EDGE

Helping teens overcome the urge to engage in self-injurious behavior.

 

Social Skills EDGE

Hands on learning as they practice valuable social skills needed to function in society.

 

 Self-Control/Anger EDGE 

Co-ed anger management program for teens to learn about anger styles, ways to decrease anger outbursts and manage  emotions effectively.

 

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ADULTS

 

 Parenting the Out-of-Control Child

Parenting the impulsive, angry & hyperactive child. Learn skills to help yourself and your children.

 

Parenting the Self-Destructive Teen

Learn the truth about self-destructive behavior; learn how to help your teen.

 

The Young Women's EDGE

18-25 year olds who struggle with depression, anxiety, self-esteem and forming healthy relationships.

 

Freedom from Addiction

Addressing physical aspects of addiction, healthy living, family and relapse prevention. 

 

Grief Recovery Group

Support to individuals during life transitions including death, divorce and job loss. 

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Perspectives Talks is off to a great start!  Our next topic will be 
Grief & Loss Around the Holidays on 12/15/14.  This workshop will help attendees deal with grief that occurs with the death of a loved one as well as other life transitions such as job loss or divorce.  Please see below for more information or call 
248-244-8644 or 586-268-6712.

Perspectives of Troy, P.C. has added two new groups!   We now offer Grief Recovery for Adults and Freedom from Addiction in addition to our other powerful groups and workshops.

We are committed to earning your trust each and every day.  We appreciate your continued referrals.   Please feel free to call us with questions or visit our website at


 Perspectives of Troy, P.C. 

Trusted & Confidential Counseling in Metro Detroit

248-244-8644

586-268-6712

perspectivesoftroy.com

Perspectives Counseling Centers
 
Perspectives Talks

Perspectives Talks
is just one of the new programs that Perspectives of Troy, P.C. is offering which provides education to the community, our clients, and/or client's family or loved ones.  We will be focusing on a range of significant issues provided by a Masters or Doctorate level professional.  

These Talks will occur monthly on the third Monday of the month from 7:30-9:00 p.m. 

 It is not required for attendees to be clients of 
Perspectives of Troy, P.C. 
 All are welcome. 

 The cost of attendance is $30 per person or $50 per couple.

 

Call 248-244-8644 or 586-268-6712 
to reserve your seat! 

 

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Grief & Loss Around the Holidays

 

Helpful tools to cope with grief that accompanies death, divorce, job loss, foreclosure or unrealized dreams, etc. 

 

with Christopher LePage, PsyD, LMSW

 

Monday, December 15, 2014

7:30-9:00 pm

 

 Call 248-244-8644 or 586-268-6712 to reserve your seat!

 

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Fresh Start:  Letting Go of Past Hurts

 

 Help for those struggling with broken relationships.

 

with LaTanya Carter, PhD, LP

 

Monday, January 19, 2015

7:30-9:00 pm

 

Call 248-244-8644 or 586-268-6712 to reserve your seat!

 

Remember that Perspectives of Troy, P.C. 
also offers Psychological Testing!

 

Psychological testing has long been a valuable tool in the mental health field to make accurate diagnosis, treatment recommendations and more.  

 

We are excited to continue to offer these services to clients as well as the community.  Perhaps there is a quest to find out why someone is having attention or behavioral difficulties in school or why an adult is having problems in their relationships. 


 
Psychological testing may be the key to taking the next step in improving life's journey.  


 
Testing can assess ADHD, personality profiles, diagnostic questions, memory, learning abilities and much more. 

 It is customized to meet your needs. 


We accept most insurances and offer convenient scheduling with 

trusted, experienced clinicians.

 

Perspectives of Troy, P.C. 
Trusted & Confidential Counseling in Metro Detroit 

248-244-8644  586-268-6712

perspectivesoftroy.com

Be Cool
by Harry Broomfield, PhD
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We know from scientific experiments dating back nearly a half century and continuing today, that when we choose to "wait" for something or "hold off" in taking or getting what we want, we benefit in many ways.  Research that built upon the original Marshmallow Test, a series of studies that examined delayed gratification, has uncovered many meaningful conclusions about our development both intellectually, emotionally and socially.  Consider reviewing the many articles online that have built upon the original research. 

 

Walter Mischel, the original researcher on "waiting" or "delaying taking what we want", coined the terms Hot and Cool Systems.  He proposed that individuals make choices based on a continuum that spans emotionally driven or factual based decision processes.   The individual who functions with a Hot System is driven by pure emotions. The Cool System represents a more reflective, somewhat strategic individual, who plans their choices based on data that they are presented with.  It could be argued that the Hot System is present when we are focused on the "here and now" and the impulsive activities that we engage.  The Cool System is more in the forefront of our thinking when we are planning the future.  It functions, in part, by practicing delayed gratification.  Longitudinal studies are showing that employing delayed gratification as early as pre-school can contribute to building character and expanding the developing brain.  This can even be a predictor of success later on in adulthood.


 
Some might think that we are either born with a Hot or Cool System.  Not so says the research!  The author of the Marshmallow Test has spent decades scientifically showing that we can train ourselves to operate in the Cool System and enjoy the increased benefits of the behaviors and decisions of delayed gratification. 


 
We are now in the season when most of us enjoy many celebrations and spending time with family and friends.  During our celebration we look forward to giving and receiving gifts as expressions of our affection.  Let's challenge ourselves to think past our personal wants and provide a gift for someone else that may have much less than we do.  Let's challenge ourselves to wait until the prescribed time to know what we received as a gift...no peeking!   Let's challenge ourselves to carefully reflect on how to spend monies we received as gifts.  Finally, let's challenge ourselves to not be so quick to react if our expectations of the holidays are not what we had envisioned.  Operating out of our Cool Systems by delaying our wants is something that we can practice in the upcoming months and perhaps even for a lifetime.   Just be cool.

Thank you for your continued trust and confidence!
Sincerely,

 

 Perspectives of Troy, P.C.

Trusted & Confidential Counseling in Metro Detroit


 
248-244-8644  586-268-6712  

perspectivesoftroy.com