THE DEPRESSION INDIVIDUAL PROGRAM Depression is a disorder affecting as many as 50% of all adults at some point in their life. Depression can be costly, both physically and emotionally. The Depression Individual Program is designed to overcome depression in a way that assumes the participant has already suffered enough, has sufficiently grieved and mourned the losses in their life, has found meaning in it all, and is now ready to begin the work of changing. The participant will discover if they have a tendency to respond to life events in a way that indicates some qualities of Depression Prone Thinking (DPT). The issues of Shame, Perfection, Control, People Pleasing, and Competence are explored and solutions are offered. The Program has twelve sessions usually held once per week.. Graduated homework assignments allow you to apply the newly acquired skills. The Individual Program offers both support for recovery, as well as incentive for doing the homework between sessions. skills and concepts- The Depression Prone Thinking
- Anger Is a Two-Step Process
- The Primitive Brain and Depression
- The Evolved Brain and Being Healthy
- Shame
- Relaxation Skills
- Should's
- Entitlement
- Fairness
- Global Labeling
- Jumping to Conclusions
- Coping Statements and Thoughts
- Desensitization
- Thoughts Influence Feelings
- Negative Thinking
- Goals Based on Humanity, Humility, Autonomy, and Competence
- Taking Action
- Self Esteem Behavior
- much more
goals - To learn strategies for overcoming depression
- To learn effective coping behaviors in order to increase your self esteem
- To learn cognitive techniques for more effective responses
- To increase self-esteem and overcome the original insecurity
format The Depression Individual Program uses a skill building format and each new skill relies, to some extent, on what has previously been learned, therefore participants are strongly encouraged to attend all twelve (12) sessions. The Individual Sessions begin and end on time, lasting forty-five minutes (45min). You are encouraged to to homework assignments.
consultation Interested persons may call or e-mail (see contact info below) for an initial consult session to discuss the process of participation. The Depression Individual Program is most useful for people who are willing to honestly examine and recognize the consequences of their problem.
fee The Depression Individual Program includes 12 individual sessions A. (45min.) $150 per session A variety of payment options are available as well as medical insurance reimbursement.
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