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A New Hope Academy Blog:

Shining a Light on the Synergies between

Mental Health and Pop Culture

Welcome to the A New Hope Academy blog, a dedicated resource for mental health professionals seeking to integrate pop culture into their practice. Our articles delve into the innovative ways movies, TV shows, video games, and other pop culture phenomena can enhance therapeutic approaches and client engagement.

Here, you’ll find insights and strategies that bridge the gap between traditional therapy and the cultural narratives that resonate with clients. Whether you're looking to incorporate cinematic storytelling, character analysis, or game-based interventions into your sessions, our blog offers practical guidance and fresh perspectives to enrich your practice.

At A New Hope Academy, we recognize the transformative potential of pop culture in therapy. Our blog is designed to empower clinicians with the tools and knowledge to harness these cultural touchstones, providing a unique avenue for connection and healing in your work. Join us as we explore the synergies between mental health and pop culture, and discover new ways to elevate your practice.

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Resilience - A Superpower

Jun 6, 20225 min read

Resilience - A Superpower

When you think Superhero, who comes to mind? Do you envision your heroes or favorite fictional characters straight from your childhood...

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A Whole New World and A Search for Purpose

May 25, 20225 min read

A Whole New World and A Search for Purpose

“But who cares, no big deal, I want more.” Ariel had “gizmos and gadgets a-plenty, whozits and whatzits galore, and even 20 thingamabobs”...

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How Elsa Can Help Us Manage Our Own Inner Anxiety

Apr 17, 20225 min read

How Elsa Can Help Us Manage Our Own Inner Anxiety

Anxiety affects all of us. It’s a normal reaction triggered by fear or stress yet can feel so isolating at times. When faced with...

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The Magic of Humility and Leadership

Mar 7, 20226 min read

The Magic of Humility and Leadership

Do you know what it means to humble? Let alone, what it looks like? Being humble means you show modesty without arrogance. Meaning that...

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How Anger and Grief Can Change Your Perception

Feb 5, 20225 min read

How Anger and Grief Can Change Your Perception

A traumatic event that affects your family balance can be incredibly hard to bear. Getting through these events can be challenging...

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Bringing Fun to the Mundanity of Life

Nov 22, 20215 min read

Bringing Fun to the Mundanity of Life

Have you ever felt yourself getting complacent? Going through the motions and making your way through you daily routine. But just...

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The Importance of Sadness

Nov 2, 20214 min read

The Importance of Sadness

Every human is unique in their chemical makeup, and part of this chemical makeup is our emotional motherboard. Have you ever seen the...

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Mindful Kung Fu: The Wisdom of Master Oogway and the Power of Living in the Present

Sep 9, 20215 min read

Mindful Kung Fu: The Wisdom of Master Oogway and the Power of Living in the Present

While frequently seen as a “children’s movie,” Kung Fu Panda has many wonderful aspects and lessons that can be learned at any age. These...

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What Are Your Bear Necessities for Happiness?

Aug 30, 20213 min read

What Are Your Bear Necessities for Happiness?

Happiness is something everyone wants, but it can be hard to make real in your own life. When you are a child, your world revolves around...

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Silenzio, Bruno!

Jul 20, 20214 min read

Silenzio, Bruno!

Silence Your Own Inner Naysayer Do you ever think of leaping headfirst into an idea, situation, or event in your life and just giving it...

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What if Moana went to therapy? : A journey of defining self

Jun 28, 20214 min read

What if Moana went to therapy? : A journey of defining self

It can be easy to write off fictional heroes, especially princesses, in animated Disney movies. You may think “everything works out in...

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What if Gollum went to Therapy? : A story of addiction and trauma

May 31, 20214 min read

What if Gollum went to Therapy? : A story of addiction and trauma

*Trigger warning: this story describes elements of physical violence* In the Lord of the Rings universe, there is no character more...

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Embracing Our Inner Phoebe Buffay

May 18, 20214 min read

Embracing Our Inner Phoebe Buffay

Let go of your inner Rachel and embrace your inner Phoebe It’s funny isn’t it, how we don’t even need to hear their surnames to know...

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Powering Through the Holidays

Dec 18, 20204 min read

Powering Through the Holidays

We may need this mentality even more to get through the holiday season with less stress, but it can also be used in everyday life.

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Life Lessons from the Lion King

Dec 16, 20204 min read

Life Lessons from the Lion King

The Lion King became one of our favorite films not just because of its ability to present the realities of life… love, loss and learning...

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When Marvel Became Marvelous

Oct 13, 20204 min read

When Marvel Became Marvelous

Stepping into your power is a journey, it doesn’t happen overnight but it’s so worth it when you welcome in your new Captain Marvel mindset.

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Finding Strength in Self Care

Sep 29, 20204 min read

Finding Strength in Self Care

Changing our perception about self-care changes our relationship with ourselves. We come to realize that we are important and we are worthy.

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Hope: A Hero's Secret Weapon

Sep 29, 20203 min read

Hope: A Hero's Secret Weapon

Hope is the human matchstick that can strike a flame and bring light to any moment of darkness. Hold onto yours because it makes you a hero.

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Your Powerful Voice

Sep 8, 20204 min read

Your Powerful Voice

Our story is our greatest strength because it reminds us of the hurdles we have overcome and the progress we have made.

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Singing to the Hulk and other coping skills

Aug 16, 20203 min read

Singing to the Hulk and other coping skills

Finding time to reflect on why we were drawn to our heroes can give us insight into the qualities, skills or behaviors that we admire most.

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Feature on our Blog

Do you write blog posts or articles on integrating pop culture into their practice? Would you like your ideas and therapeutic messages to have wider circulation?

We would love to showcase you on our blog! This would be a feature on our website and circulated on our newsletter which has a readership of over 3000.

If you would like to feature on our blog, contact maria@anewhopetc.org

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