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4 Signs To Seek Depression Counseling

Depression is a very misunderstood illness. Often many people think that having depression just means feeling very sad due to highly stressful situations going on in one's life. They do not see it as an actual illness. As a result, there are many who do n…

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Expressing Your Feelings and Doing Something Creative to Combat Depression

Doing something creative can also help combat depression. You can write a poem or short story that expresses how you feel. Paint something or sculpt something. Take photos of things that move you. Make a short film. Anything creative, from cooking a good …

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Can Therapy Help Your Depression?

Depression in the last few years, has become a very serious issue. More and more people are being diagnosed and treated for depression. Depression is defined by many different things, such as feeling sad, anxious, empty, or having trouble with concentrati…

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The Importance Of A Good Therapist

Therapy is an essential step in finding a way out of depression. The symptoms of depression can affect not only the individual experiencing them but the entire family unit as well. The goal of the therapist is to alleviate the suffering caused by depressi…

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The ABC Model of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is a common practice in reducing anxiety, depression and negative thought processes. CBT is short-term psychotherapy. This type of therapy requires the client to be an active participant in problem-solving. Trained th…

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Depression Counseling: A Cure for a Silent Demon

Pursuing treatment for depression is never a sign of weakness. Pursuing counseling is an indicator of great strength and endurance. Jodi Mitchell is a licensed therapist that specializes in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help identify the factors c…

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Recognize Depression’s Bluffs and Play a Winning Hand

​All too often the illogical nature of depression prevents sufferers from finding relief of their symptoms. Many individuals believe that they are doing what is needed to get better but end up feeling worse. The reason? Depression bluffs its afflicted wit…

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