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Are you in “Survival Mode”?

  “I’m ALWAYS tired” was a common statement Janine heard herself say throughout the day.  Not only did she feel exhausted at the end of the day, but she woke up feeling unrested.   Strangely, however, she felt both tired and “wired” once bedtime came.   As she moved through her day, she felt she was only checking the necessary boxes.  …

The Power of “Doing” for Depressed Clients

When depression hits, it can leave your clients trapped in bed, neglecting personal care and their responsibilities. The cruel truth about depression is that the illness itself prevents people from helping themselves. Rumination, past trauma, and negative beliefs about the self can keep them trapped in a painful cycle. Fortunately, even small actions can make a big difference in your …

The Most Common Psychological or Emotional Problems People Suffer From Nowadays

There are more than 200 classified forms of diagnosable mental illness. The top psychological or emotional problems that people have nowadays include anxiety disorders, mono-polar depression and bipolar disorder. Dementia is a relatively common disorder in older age groups (there are many kinds of dementia), and schizophrenia (unfortunately) is a relatively common category as well. It must be said, that …