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Perspectives of Troy Counseling Centers
Trusted & Confidential Counseling in Metro Detroit
May 2015
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CHILDREN 

 

Social Skills EDGE

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. 

 

Self-Esteem & Bullying

For girls 8-12 who have self-esteem issues.  Help girls build confidence, character and combat bullying.

 

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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.

 

Perspectives' Achievement Group

Building Motivation, Confidence & Initiative in Academically Struggling High School Students.

 

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ADULTS

 

 Parenting the Out-of-Control Child/Teen

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.

 

Freedom from Addiction

Addressing physical aspects of addiction, healthy living, family and relapse prevention. Continuously running group with a different topic each week for 8 weeks.  Join at any time! 

 

Building Unmotivated Students' Confidence, Motivation & Initiative

Part of the Perspectives Talks series. Assisting Parents of High School/ College Students to improve productivity and increase enthusiasm for scholastic achievement.

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 1985-2015

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The school year may be winding down, but Perspectives is gearing up for our Summer and Fall opportunities!

Our newest addition to our group services is the
Perspectives' Achievement Group for High School Studentsled by LaTanya Carter, PhD, LP.  See sidebar for additional information.  Call us at 248-244-8644 to reserve your spot in this great new group!

Remember, most of our groups run throughout the year.  If you would like to attend a group that has already started or if you missed a workshop, please call 248-244-8644 to save your spot in the next one.

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Pat Mroch, MA, LPC, NCCDirector of Trauma and Grief Services, has written an article on Trauma for this month's installment of the Pulse of Perspectives. Read it below.

Pat has successfully assisted clients in both public and private mental health clinics for nearly two decades.  She has specialized experience in treating trauma, grief and loss, depression, anxiety and much more.  She is passionate about helping clients find hope, even in the depth of their darkest times.  

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Trauma and Depression 

by Pat Mroch, MA, LPC, NCC

 

Depression often has its roots in trauma.  Emotional trauma can be overwhelming and have lasting effects on an individual.  In my practice, I have routinely worked with clients who have carried the burden of emotional abuse and/or neglect, often times from childhood experiences.  The result is adult depression or anxiety.  Additional traumatic events such as death, divorce, accidents or illness can also be traumatic and result in adult depression.

 

Trauma is defined as: a very difficult or unpleasant experience that causes someone to have mental or emotional problems usually for a long time (Merriam-Webster.com).

 

When people are traumatized, it creates a lense through which they view themselves and their world.  This is to say that trauma often shapes an individual's long term beliefs about themselves and their life. Trauma-induced beliefs, such as "I can't trust anyone," "I'm unlovable," "I'm not in control," "I am powerless," "I'm not good enough," "I am worthless" affect how people feel and often cause depression.

 

However, without assistance, beliefs that have been formed during a traumatic event are locked in the brain and often times don't have the ability to work themselves through.  Therefore, "I'm powerless in this situation" can become "I'm always powerless."  This underlying belief can cause depression and helpless behavior indefinitely.  If this person doesn't get a chance to talk about their helpless feelings and express their emotions, they could carry that belief indefinitely. It is trauma that turns time-limited events into a part of a person's belief system and identity. It makes sense that people would be depressed when they believe they have no power to create the life they want.

 

Identifying long held beliefs that have created depression is the first step in alleviating depression.  Perspectives of Troy Counseling Center offers highly trained staff that specializes in treating trauma.

 

 

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You Need Not Walk Alone

 

Our Mission

 To provide quality Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, in a superior professional manner, efficiently and effectively, while leaving no one behind.

 

Our Vision

   Through an ever increasing expertise, we strive to exceed the elevated reputation that the community holds of this organization.

 

Our Values

  Reduced to a word; Integrity: with our patients, toward our profession, and in one another.

 

 
Thank you for your continued trust and confidence in
  Perspectives of Troy Counseling Centers.
 
248-244-8644