Perfectionism

The Impact of Academic Pressure and Stress on Mental Health

in Academic Stress / Anxiety / Emotional Regulation / Mental Health / Parenting / Perfectionism / Stress / Stress Management  by Adolescent Counseling Services 0 comments

Written By: Julia Albro, Clinical Trainee at ACS, On-Campus Counseling Program ACADEMIC PRESSUREacademic stress are two constructs that heavily apply to the child and adolescent population. They are ones that are not often discussed, with implications that can be physically, emotionally, and mentally harmful for those experiencing them. With the increase in youth’s feelings of […]

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What Should I Do When I Grow Up?

in Academic Stress / Anxiety / Identity Formation / Mental Health / Perfectionism / Stress / Stress Management / Teen Development  by Adolescent Counseling Services 0 comments

Written By: Chandler Cole, Clinical Trainee at ACS, On-Campus Counseling Program It’s a big question,and a lot of young people have the same worries about what they should do as a future career path, what they should study in college, or if they even want to go to college. “What if I don’t like what […]

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The Psychological Benefits of Exercise

in Depression / Mental Health / Pandemic / Perfectionism / Self care / Stress / Stress Management / Teen self-esteem  by Adolescent Counseling Services 0 comments

Written By: Madeline Lee, Clinical Trainee at ACS, On-Campus Counseling Program EXERCISEhas many benefits beyond the improvement and maintenance of one’s physical health. Exercise can also act as a mental health tool or healthy coping method in that it can help improve mood, self-esteem, and work performance (Kunce & Wilfley, 1986) among other benefits. There […]

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First-Generation American Teens

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Written By: Patricia H. Scherer, MS, Clinical Intern at ACS, On-Campus Counseling Program Growing up the child of immigrants can have numerous advantages for some individuals. Immigrant parents from many cultures, including LatinX, Asian, and Eastern European backgrounds, emphasize the importance of family, collectivistic values, and cultural and religious heritage, all of which can buffer […]

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Being Mindful of Depressing Thoughts

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Written By: Alonzo Howard, BS, Clinical Intern at ACS, On-Campus Counseling Program negative thoughtsare the leading cause of future episodes of depression. Depressive episodes may occur at any point of the year. However, findings show higher rates of major depressive episodes during November and December. During this season there is an increase in conflict between […]

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Social Media & Self-Confidence

in Anxiety / Behavioral Norms / Depression / Disorders / Facebook / Mental Health / Monitoring Media / Online Monitoring / Online Safety / Parent Tips / Parenting / Perfectionism / Self care / Setting Boundaries / Social Media Abuse / Teen self-esteem / Teen Self-Image  by Adolescent Counseling Services 0 comments

Written By: Wendy Ortiz-Rodriguez, Clinical Trainee at ACS, On-Campus Counseling Program SOCIAL MEDIAhas become popular over the years and it has become one of the main sources for communication and entertainment. As much as we love to scroll through our electronic devices and keep up with our favorite role models, friends, family and so much […]

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Body Image in Adolescence

in Behavioral Norms / Disorders / Eating Disorders / Mental Health / Middle School Behavior / Perfectionism / Self care / Teen self-esteem / Teen Self-Image  by Adolescent Counseling Services 0 comments

Written By: Tucker Chopp, Clinical Intern at ACS, Outlet Program for many young people,the teenage years become increasingly fraught with highly self-conscious thinking. It is typical for adolescents to become preoccupied with how they are perceived by others and how they fit into society. How teens present themselves physically often becomes a significant concern in […]

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Practicing Self-Compassion

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Written By: Elaina Vielbaum, Clinical Intern at ACS, Adolescent Substance Abuse Treatment Program rooted in buddhistphilosophy and psychology, the construct of self-compassion is considered to be a just as vital to feel as it is with other feelings (Neff, 2003). Similarly, to the definition of compassion, self-compassion encompasses the same qualities as compassion for others, […]

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An Athlete’s Toughest Competitor…

in ACS Institute of Psychotherapy & Training / Anxiety / Depression / Disorders / Mental Health / Perfectionism / Stress  by Adolescent Counseling Services 0 comments

Written By: Grant Robinson, Clinical Intern at ACS, On-Campus Counseling Program what would you say is an athlete’s toughest competitor? Their opponent? The playing field? The other side’s coaches or parents? What about an athlete’s own body and mind? There are so many different opponents that an athlete has to deal with on a daily […]

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Self-Compassion: The Radical Alternative to Self-Esteem

in ACS Institute of Psychotherapy & Training / Intern / Mental Health / OCD / Perfectionism / Teen self-esteem  by Adolescent Counseling Services 0 comments

Written By: Anna Fitch, Clinical Intern at ACS, On-Campus Counseling Program the notion that high self-esteem plays an integral role in overall well-being has become a platitude in modern society. Parents are given the message that one of their primary jobs is to tend to their child’s self-esteem. Coaches are encouraged to give out participation […]

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