DEPRESSION

Depression

We all occasionally feel sad hopeless, unmotivated, sluggish and pessimistic, but when these feelings persist they can deprive us from thriving and of the joyfulness inherent within us.  

Depression treatment may include:

  • cognitive behavioral techniques- exploring and correcting faulty, conflicting and ambivalent thoughts, assignment to engage in new behaviors (activation therapy), and increasing overall awareness progressive muscle relaxation
  • mindfulness based relaxation 
  • shifting to more logical thinking 
  • positive psychology- bedtime blessings, reframing the situation, gratitude the happiness advantage 
  • self-soothing- using the 5 senses to feel calmer and more centered 
  • dialectical treatments- thinking of pros and cons, all-or-none thinking
  • distress tolerance- enhance resiliency 
  • interpersonal effectiveness 
  • assertiveness 
  • functional food diet and supplements 
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