I have written a handful of posts relating to Teen Depression. I thought that I would make it easy for you to access them by including links in this post. So, here you go. :) I hope that this information is useful. If you need any help in figuring out if your teenager could benefit from counseling, please don't hesitate to give me a call at (707) 520-4357. Posts on Teen Depression Is Your … [Read more...]
Are you considering finding counseling for your teenager? Not sure if your teen actually needs counseling? Not sure where to begin finding counseling for your teen? In this post I will list some indications that it may be time to find a counselor for your teen. I will also discuss a few points to consider when finding the right counselor as well as some resources that may help you in your … [Read more...]
Cognitive-behavioral therapy, known as CBT, can help teenagers gain mastery of their depression in a relatively short amount of time. CBT is based on the premise that negative and pessimistic ways of thinking about oneself and the world foster depression and painful feelings can be reduced by identifying those thoughts and learning to substitute more realistic and self-enhancing … [Read more...]
My new church is putting on an excellent series titled "5 Commitments of Extraordinary Families" and I just had to share some of the highlights. I think the message here is valuable whether or not you are religious. I would be interested to hear your feedback in the comments. Putting Family First This seems like such an obvious point that it made me stop and think. If you asked me … [Read more...]
"It's Kind Of A Funny Story" is a wonderfully quirky movie about teenage depression, finding meaning in life and relationships that change the way you look at the world. Keir Gilchrist does an excellent job playing Craig, a depressed 16 year old kid who admits himself to a mental hospital as the movie tracks his journey of self discovery. Zach Galifianakis plays Bobby, an older man who … [Read more...]
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