Depression Counseling
The symptoms of depression can be debilitating.
Depression's unrelenting sadness, hopelessness, and lethargy interfere with the simplest daily activities.
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We can help.
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Depression (like Anxiety) is not usually the primary problem but rather a symptom of underlying unresolved issues.
A major goal of depression counseling is to equip and encourage you to identify the underlying issues and help you deal with them on your own so you can flourish and thrive.
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Symptoms of Depression
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Altered sleep patterns & weariness.
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Altered eating patterns.
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Pervasive sadness.
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Irritability, volatility, anger.
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Feelings of hopelessness & pessimism.
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Loss of enjoyment of hobbies, friends, etc.
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Guilt, shame, worthlessness.
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Lack of concentration.
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Loss of motivation.
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Avoidance of potentially stressful daily activities or relationships.
NSC Strategies for overcoming depression
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Strategy 1 - Behavioral Strategies Since depression has a significant biological component, it is important to combat it with physical strategies. We help clients take small but significant steps toward a daily lifestyle that does not feed their depression.
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Strategy 2 - Primary Problems In the safety of our session, your counselor will help you identify the underlying factors contributing to your depression. Once we know the underlying problems, we can develop practical strategies for addressing them.
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Strategy 3 - Cognitive Strategies Research has demonstrated that replacing negative thoughts with positive ones is a highly effective method of combatting the symptoms of depression. Using CBT, Narrative Therapy, and other tools, clients will begin to think, feel, and live very differently.
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Strategy 4 - Spiritual Strategies Inner hope and joy are gifts of God. For clients who want this, we can help them receive these gifts directly from Him through historical spiritual disciplines.
Each week we equip men, women, and teens to address the problems causing depression and encourage them to develop new thought, emotions, and lifestyle habits.
We help people thrive... we can help you too.
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We can help.
Are you ready to take your next step toward an abundant life filled with hope and joy?
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