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Mind Over Mood Group for Depression

What is Depression

Depression is a mental health concern that is characterized by diminished mood, motivation, and energy levels. It negatively affects how you feel, the way you think and how you act. While everyone has moments of sadness and even despair, depression is much more severe than “a case of the blues.” You may have trouble doing normal day-to-day activities.  Along with depression, people may experience symptoms of anxiety, trouble sleeping, irritability, and social/relationship concerns.

Counseling Approach- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

A key strength of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for depression  is its structured  nature, with specific treatment goals and a well-defined therapeutic  process. Setting clear objectives and tracking progress, emphasizing how  the structured and goal-oriented approach of CBT helps individuals with  depression gain a sense of control and direction in their recovery  journey. There are numerous CBT techniques for depression, but they fall  into one of two categories: cognitive techniques and behavioral  techniques.  We offer two types of groups for depression: 1) Behavioral Activation and 2) Group UP 

Group 1 - Behavioral Activation

Behavioral Activation and Scheduling for Depression: Behavioral Activation is a cornerstone of behavior therapy for depression, aiming to  counteract the inertia and withdrawal often associated with the  condition. It is among the best CBT interventions in mental health  treatment research, with positive outcomes and low relapse rates.

Group 2 - Group UP for Anxiety and Depression

Group UP (Unified Protocol)  is a research-supported treatment designed to help patients who find their emotions are getting in the way of their day-to-day life, especially patients who experience more than one emotion-related problem (e.g., depression and anxiety). Research has demonstrated that clients who engage in the UP not only  show marked improvement during treatment, but also continue to maintain and even further improve upon their progress after they transition out  of therapy. This is thought to be because the UP goes beyond helping you  in the moment to also teach you how to internalize these skills to  serve you throughout life.


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