Depression

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Depression affects an estimated 1 in 15 adults every year, and 15% of people will experience depression at some point in their lives.

What is Depression?

There are different kinds of depressive mood disorders, including:

Bipolar Disorder
Perinatal Depression
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)

Major depressive disorder is the most common.

It’s a common but serious medical illness that negatively impacts how you feel, think, and act. It dulls sensations of pleasure, closes off connectedness, stifles creativity and shuts down hope.

Current research suggests that depression can be caused by a combination of genetic, biological, environmental and psychological factors. A personal or family history of depression, major life changes, trauma or stress, can all increase the likelihood one experiences depression.

Depression can also co-occur with other serious medical conditions; these conditions are often worse when depression is present. Medications taken for these illnesses can also mimic the symptoms of depression.

Signs + Symptoms

To be diagnosed, symptoms must be present for at least two weeks.

Feeling sad or having a depressed mood
Loss of interest or pleasure in activities once enjoyed
Changes in appetite (weight gain or loss)
Trouble sleeping or sleeping too much

Loss of energy or increased fatigue
Feeling worthless or guilty
Difficulty thinking, concentrating or making decisions
Thoughts of death or suicide
Self-harm

What to Expect

Depression may require long-term treatment, but don’t get discouraged. Most people with depression feel better with psychotherapy, lifestyle changes, medication, or a combination of all efforts.

Our therapists use a Person-Centred Approach and target our approach to the client’s goals. We often use a combination of therapeutic approaches as well as teach our clients techniques like mindfulness, journalling, or referring them to alternative treatments like massage or light therapy.

Providing a holistic approach, taking into consideration the complex nature of depression in regards to the mind, body, soul and emotions is shown to lead to long-term positive results. Balancing these four elements together creates a more balanced, stable, and satisfying life for those in need.

Goals of Depression Therapy

Goals vary depending on the individual and their situation, but some common goals of depression therapy are:

Increased understanding of depressive feelings
Address underlying issues
Regain self-confidence
Make positive lifestyle changes
Develop a sense of optimism for the future
See an absence of symptoms of depression
Return to a normal level of functioning
Develop a healthy social life
Correct distorted thinking patterns

Our Approach

We will do an assessment of your specific situation and goals, to come up with a targeted and individualized approach to therapy that draws from a variety of the listed modalities.

Attachment-Based Therapy

Works to repair and strengthen the relationships between the individual family members

Positive Psychology

Understand your strengths and virtues and learn how to apply it to your own life and reach your full potential

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

Change unhelpful and problematic ways of thinking got change unwanted or unhealthy behaviour

Mindfulness-Based Therapy

Utilized techniques like meditation, stretching, and breathing to increase awareness of our thoughts, feelings and actions

Problem-Solving Therapy

Provides tools to identify and solve problems and learn how to cope with your stressors

Narrative Therapy

Learn to separate yourself from your problem by relying on your own skills to minimize the problems in your life

Emotionally-Focused Therapy

Helps you learn more about your relationships and your emotions to come to term with traumas and learn skills to improve your relationships

Solution-Focused Therapy

A strengths-based approach that focuses on your current and future problems and goals rather than past experiences

Family Systems Therapy

Focuses on the family as a unit and how generational, social, community and cultural factors influence the family members

Strength-Based Therapy

Helps you understand and utilize your strengths rather than focusing on negative characteristics

Mindfulness-Based Therapy

Utilizes techniques like meditation, stretching and breathing to increase awareness of our thoughts, feelings and actions.

Somatic Therapy

Combines psychotherapy and physical therapy to connect your mind and body and release pent up trauma

Dialectal Behavioural Therapy (DBT)

Develop healthy coping strategies and mindfulness skills like living in the moment to improve relationships and regulate emotions

Person-Centred Therapy

The therapists takes a supporting role to empower and motivate you as you work towards reaching your full potential

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Depression

Depression affects an estimated 1 in 15 adults every year, and 15% of people will experience depression at some point in their lives.

What is Depression?

Signs + Symptoms

Goals of Depression Therapy

Our Approach

Attachment-Based Therapy

Positive Psychology

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

Mindfulness-Based Therapy

Problem-Solving Therapy

Narrative Therapy

Emotionally-Focused Therapy

Solution-Focused Therapy

Family Systems Therapy

Strength-Based Therapy

Mindfulness-Based Therapy

Somatic Therapy

Dialectal Behavioural Therapy (DBT)

Person-Centred Therapy

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