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Questions to Ask During Your Depression Counseling Session

Depression counseling can seem overwhelming at first. You may be emotional, trying to find a depression counselor that fits your needs. Before you choose, you should know which questions to ask during your first counseling session. We have compiled a list of great questions for you to use in preparation for your session. At Insight Child & Family Counseling, we want you to feel comfortable with your treatment. Give us a call today with any questions you may have as well. What kind of approach do you use? This is a great question to ask your counselor. Each counselor is Read more

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3 Questions to Ask Your Depression Counselor

Whether you are searching for a depression counselor, or you are currently enrolled in counseling, navigating the relationship with your counselor can seem overwhelming. From the first visit to the last visit, communicating with your depression counselor is crucial for your counseling therapy success. For new patients and recurring patients, sessions can sometimes be difficult when you feel down and out. Here are three questions to ask your depression counselor that you may not have considered. What are your strengths as a counselor? This question will help you get to know your counselor in a deeper way. It takes the Read more

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From The Depression Counselor: Misconceptions About Suicide

Did you know that suicide is the second leading cause of death for teens? As often as we hear about a teen being cyberbullied or suffering from mental illness and taking their life, there are still tons of misconceptions when it comes to suicide. Education is the first step to prevention so lets talk about some of these misconceptions. 1) “If they want to do it, there is nothing I can do to stop them”. While it is true that everyone has their agency, it doesn’t mean you shouldn’t take steps to help those you suspect are suicidal. Oftentimes a Read more

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How Anxiety Counseling Can Help With Specific Phobias

While anxiety can cover a broad array of feelings, a phobia is the fear of a specific object or situation. For example, the fear of snakes is called Ophidiophobia and the fear of crowds is called Enochlophobia. When you are dealing with a phobia you will often times go beyond what is appropriate or reasonable to avoid that object or situation. It is normal to feel fear in dangerous situations. If you encounter a large, growling dog it is reasonable to feel fear. However, a phobia is when the “threat” you feel is greatly exaggerated or even non-existent. What is Read more

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Depression Counselor: Understanding Depression In Bipolar Disorder

According to the National Institute of Mental Health, Bipolar Disorder is defined as “a mental illness that causes dramatic shifts in a person’s mood, energy and ability to think clearly.” Oftentimes a person with bipolar disorder will experience extreme high and low moods – known as mania and depression. During the depression phase of bipolar disorder you might see the following behaviors: -Lack of Energy -Poor Sleep Schedule (sleeping too much or too little) -Decreased Motivation to Get Out of Bed -Difficulty With Decision Making -Preoccupied with Suicide or Thoughts of Death As a depression counselor, Insight Child & Family Read more

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What Happens Before Anxiety Counseling Begins

Are you dealing with feelings of hopelessness, dread or fear? Do you often feel your heart fluttering or short of breath in these moments? You may be dealing with serious anxiety. If you are aware of your anxiety, you may be searching for a way to deal with the pain and stress of this disorder. Anxiety counseling is a great way to learn new ways to combat your anxiety and to help you grow from it. Before the counseling can happen, there are movements that must happen too. Here is what to expect before anxiety counseling begins. Understanding Your Disorder Read more

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Ask The Depression Counselor: How Do I Fight Holiday Depression?

The holidays are here, and so is the winter. With all of the hustle and bustle of the holidays and all of the family gatherings, depression may begin to rear its ugly head. Whether this time of year is hard because of loss or grief, or you are prone to anxiety, a depression counselor can help you find solace in these times. Is there a way to fight holiday depression? Yes. Let’s discuss some simple ways to fight this form of depression so you can enjoy the season how you want. Take Time For Yourself Even during this busy season, Read more

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Depression Counselor: Understanding The Link Between Depression And Genetics

If someone has a family history of depression, are they more at risk to have depression as well? There is no simple answer to that question. However, there are many studies to suggest that family history plays a role in whether or not a person is predisposed to develop depression. Even so, there are also non-genetic factors that come into play including environment and living situations. When you come right down to it, the best action that can be taken is education. 1. Educate Yourself On Your Family History – It won’t change whether or not you have depression but Read more

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Fear Of The Depression Counselor? Here’s How To Beat It

Throughout our lifetime, we can have moments of struggle. Whether we lose a family member, are dealing with severe grief, or something tragic happens to us, there are moments of depression. However, when depression becomes too difficult for us to manage and we sink into it, we may need help to get back out. A depression counselor can help you unpack your feelings and learn to cope instead of leaving them to fester on the inside. However, if the thought of visiting the depression counselor leaves you feeling frightened and stressed, there are ways to deal with that. Here’s how Read more

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When To Seek Child Counseling

Is your child dealing with some tough emotions? Do you feel they are crying, screaming or inflicting pain on others due to trouble inside of them? Are you constantly struggling with tantrums and breakdowns out and about? It may be a sign that your child is in need of child counseling. Although the words can be scary, child counseling is something that is made with your child in mind. Child counselors are here to help. Keep reading to discover how to know if your child is in need of counseling and what to do if they are. Your Child Has Read more

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