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Analyzing and Treating Tom Holland’s Peter Parker

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  Most of the world is probably familiar with the name Tom Holland. Between playing some of the most iconic roles in cinema to marrying the legendary (and we do mean legendary) Zendaya, his career has been on an upward trajectory since his 2012 debut in  The Impossible . With rumors of a new trailer for  Spider-Man: Brand New Day , we thought it would be fun to deep dive into the character of Peter Parker and analyze what makes this character tick. Additionally, we want to go over a fictional treatment plan for the character, as he has been through enough where it would be beneficial. Spoilers ahead for the first three Spider-Man MCU films (and possible references to the Andrew Garfield and Tobey Maguire films). Peter Parker first appears in  Captain America: Civil War  (2016) as a high school student keeping his identity on the down low. Nobody is aware of his alter-ego and he is already struggling to keep it that way. Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) pieces toge...

Self-Protection and Wellbeing in the Face of Vicarious Trauma

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  TRIGGER WARNING: this post will be discussing how to cope with and practice psychological/emotional safety in the face of traumatic material or hearing the traumas of others. In particular, I will reference the Epstein files in very vague detail (referencing their existence, broad themes about the type of materials being shared across social media, and some discussion of the social and political discourse surrounding the files). I will not be sharing specifics of the content of the files, examples, pictures, or quotes. If you are unsure whether or not you have the mental and emotional space to continue reading, please listen to that instinct and take care of yourself. The world of social media and American politics have been teeming with posts, references, and content from the infamous and deeply disturbing “Epstein Files.” Like many others, I have been unable to avoid reminders of or posts regarding content from these horrific documents. Even within conversations with folks in m...