Depression Counselling in Medicine Hat, AB.

Its true - the commercial is right - depression hurts everywhere. Whether you are dealing with severe depression or just feeling down, therapy can help to cope or help eliminate the symptoms and hurt. Therapy is different for every person, however, often focuses on self care and feeling better about yourself - eliminating the "not good enough" feeling. One of the tools I use is cognitive behavioral therapy.

So much misinformation exists about this! Depression is a devastating condition that creates hopelessness, and so it must be taken seriously. Depression is a disease, like cancer, diabetes, or a heart condition. We are fortunate to live at a time where there are an enormous number treatment combinations that can help people become happier. You deserve to feel mobilized into your best self. I can help with problem-solving, anger, self-esteem, and feeling stuck.

Keystone Child and Family Therapy offers counseling for those struggling with depression and anxiety. Both depression and anxiety can make daily activities quite difficult to complete, or even initiate. Clients will benefit from learning about these debilitating experiences, whether they struggle with it or their children. Clients will learn effective coping techniques to deal with their depression and anxiety and to regain a sense of control over their lives. Keystone also offers counseling to parents who have children struggling with anxiety and depression and provides practical strategies to both children and parents to regain control over their lives.

Depression is on the rise in not only Canada but around the world. There a variety of reasons why this is - I have come to believe its the rise of a society that is busy and not taking care of themselves emotionally and physically. We are focused on the future and not enough on the present. Counselling allows a person to slow down and be in the present. People can then receive care and support as they walk through their feelings, thoughts and stories of their life.

It is really imperative to fully understand what your depression is like for you. This involves understanding your own thinking and feelings about your own depression and assessing how severe or intense your depression is. There can be many causes for depression and a full assessment would be important. Treatment would involve battling the depression from every angle possible - which would include: a biological, psychological, social, and spiritual (meaning & values) perspective. Much of depression is rooted in negative self-talk or thinking about self and learning how to become more aware of self-talk and thinking and learning how to use strategies to successfully address it is key.

Research has clearly demonstrated that mindfulness-based approaches to depression are so powerful that they can reduce the chances of having a relapse by 50%! That's a big deal. A depressed mind is busy creating all kinds of negative thoughts. Mindfulness-based therapy will teach you a new way to relate to your thoughts. You don't have to believe everything you think! Especially the bad stuff, becuse it's often not true.

Feeling lonely, isolated? I am here to guide you through difficulties. The North Star has been a guiding light for people to find their way in the world. I will be the guiding light for you. This is done through a goal directed collaborative approach. Personal change is constant. We will bring awareness and facilitate movement toward goals you have identified. We will email back and forth, it's just like talking to a friend only you will receive professional help on your own schedule. Effective, easy, convenient and completely confidential E- Counselling draws on narrative and solution - focused therapies that will assist you to construct an outline for better ways of feeling and living.

Do you feel like you're stuck in a never-ending cycle of sadness, hopelessness, and fatigue? Do you struggle to find joy in things you once loved? Do you feel isolated and alone, even when surrounded by family and friends? If you're struggling with depression, know that you're not alone and there is help available. As a specialist in depression counselling, I have the expertise and experience to support you in overcoming your challenges and reclaiming your life. Through my personalized approach, I will work with you to identify the root causes of your depression and develop a plan to help you manage your symptoms, explore practical strategies to boost your mood, and find lasting relief.

[I OFFER VIDEO SESSIONS THROUGHOUT ALBERTA AND ONTARIO]. I have been severely clinically depressed several times in my life. I know how it feels to be in a dark hole yet be unable to rise above and function normally again. But I can help. I have been a psychologist since 1986. I know all the techniques and I have a good understanding of the right physical interventions to help you as well. Book a session today by simply going to https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=14249112