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A Guide to Coping Mechanisms as Described by Game Characters PART 3
This is Part 3 of 3. Part 1 | Part 2 If you struggle to cope, find yourself experiencing high levels of distress frequently, or compartmentalise emotions and actually![A Guide to Coping Mechanisms as Described by Game Characters PART 2](https://i0.wp.com/checkpointorg.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/8C6.jpg?fit=1200%2C662&ssl=1)
A Guide to Coping Mechanisms as Described by Game Characters PART 2
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A Guide to Coping Mechanisms as Described by Game Characters PART 1
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Character Psychology: Joel, The Last of Us (Part 2)
Hello again! This is part of a character profile series being written to break down stigma and help game fans reach out. Today, we’ll be looking at Joel from Naughty![Character Psychology: Joel, The Last of Us (Part 1)](https://i0.wp.com/checkpointorg.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/maxresdefault-1.jpg?fit=1140%2C641&ssl=1)
Character Psychology: Joel, The Last of Us (Part 1)
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5 Times Breath Of The Wild Did Great Things For Mental Health
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Squall Leonhart – Final Fantasy VIII
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Cloud Strife – Final Fantasy VII
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