I often explain to the clients that I have diagnosed with Depression that there are several different ways they can learn to effectively manage their mood. I tell my clients that they can improve their depressed mood by: … [Read more...] about Do I need to be on antidepressants if I am depressed?
What can I do if I don’t want to take an antidepressant?
Many of the clients that I counsel for depression ask me what they can do to cope with their depressed mood in addition to working with me, if they don’t want to take an antidepressant. … [Read more...] about What can I do if I don’t want to take an antidepressant?
How is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy used to treat depression?
Depression and the effects it can have on our ability to live our daily lives can be disabling. I encourage my clients that seek counselling for depression to better understand how their thought processes directly impact their depression as one of the first steps in working together. … [Read more...] about How is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy used to treat depression?
Can Cognitive Behavioural Therapy help someone with depression?
For many of the clients that I provide provide counselling to for depression, I recommend the book, “The Feeling Good Handbook: Using the New Mood Therapy in Everyday Life,” written by David D. Burns. … [Read more...] about Can Cognitive Behavioural Therapy help someone with depression?
What is Bipolar Disorder?
Bipolar Disorder is a psychiatric disorder most easily identified by its severe mood swings, or 'mood disturbances.' The term ‘Bipolar Disorder’ has replaced the terms ‘manic depression’ and 'manic depressive disorder,’ which are no longer commonly used. … [Read more...] about What is Bipolar Disorder?
What are the symptoms of Bipolar Disorder?
Often times when I meet with a new client who is experiencing exaggerated mood swings that they feel unable to control, we will investigate whether the client has met diagnostic criteria for a manic episode, a hypomanic episode, and/or a major depressive episode. … [Read more...] about What are the symptoms of Bipolar Disorder?
Where can I learn about Bipolar Disorder?
Many of the clients that I counsel who have Bipolar Disorder, as well as family members of those diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder, have found it helpful to read about the experiences of others who have lived with Bipolar Disorder. Here are three suggested books that provide accounts of what it has … [Read more...] about Where can I learn about Bipolar Disorder?
Definition of burnout
The term "burnout" was first coined by psychologist Herbert Freudenberger in his 1974 book, “Burnout: The High Cost of High Achievement.” Freudenberger defined burnout as “the extinction of motivation or incentive, especially where one’s devotion to cause or relationship fails to produce the desired … [Read more...] about Definition of burnout
The difference between burnout and depression
Often times, a new client will contact me because they need help coping with depression. They may have been diagnosed as "depressed" by their family physician and may or may not be taking medication to help them cope. … [Read more...] about The difference between burnout and depression
Burnout: What should I do?
Workplace burnout often affects those people who are idealists, perfectionists and workaholics. Many of the clients that I meet with are high achievers and have found considerable success in their fields -- largely because they are so dedicated to their work and committed to continuously doing well. … [Read more...] about Burnout: What should I do?