Complicated grief, recognized in the DSM-V, goes beyond normal grieving. Symptoms include identity disruption, emotional pain, and loneliness. Therapy is the main treatment.… Read More Therapy Tuesday: Complicated Grief Therapy
Behavioral Activation is a refined form of CBT targeting persistent depression. Charles Ferster’s research revealed depression’s link to the environment and a lack of positive reinforcement, while Peter Lewisholm focused on altering the environment and responses to resolve depressive states. This therapy has shown great success in treating mental health disorders. References available for further reading.… Read More Therapy Tuesday: Behavioral Activation
At least here in the US, mental health care has become more available. Even the worst of insurance plans tend to include mental health care in some fashion and many employers now offer free services (usually with a limit on the number of sessions). That means, no matter how bad your dysfunction is, you can… Read More Top Skills Thursday: Executive Dysfunction – Wrap Up and Treatment Options
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