Many therapists and counsellors don’t feel confident treating depression. But we can make all the difference in the world and here are three ways to start.
Depression Articles by Mark Tyrrell
Dealing with depressed clients can feel daunting. But there are few brighter experiences than to watch your depressed client emerge into the shining light of good mental health. Within these articles I offer ways to understand your client’s depression and, most importantly, help them come out of it and – as far as we can ensure – stay out of it.
Socratic Questioning in Depression Therapy
Here are three ways to cut through a client’s negative rumination and ask healing antidepressant questions.
5 Must-do’s When Treating Postnatal Depression
There are various risk factors and predictors that must be considered in each case of postnatal depression. Here are five points to consider when providing treatment.
Should Hypnosis Ever Be Used to Treat Depression?
The symptoms of depression and characteristics of a hypnotized subject share some similarities. This causes hypnosis to resonate strongly with depressed patients, and it can be an effective healing tool if used in the right way.
How to Avoid Burnout When Treating Depressed Clients
As a therapist, counsellor or coach you’re at the frontline of other people’s emotions. And if you don’t have the right safeguards in place, you can easily become sensitive to their despair and hopelessness.
Causes of Depression at Different Life Stages
Depression is a ‘disease of civilization’ and a curse of modern living. Here are some of the common life events that pose a risk of depression, and the reasons why it might happen.
How Not to Make a Bad Situation Worse
Some of our clients are essentially balanced, happy, productive people when circumstances are fine. But when they’re going through a terrible time, it’s only natural that their ability to meet their needs is compromised.
“How do you calm an extremely depressed, crying and distraught person?”
What I did to calm a hysterical teenage client – and build rapport at the same time
How to Reframe the 5 Most Common Physical Depression Symptoms
Sleep disturbance, aches and pains, loss of sex drive… depression often causes physical symptoms. Here’s how to reframe the 5 most common ones.
3 Helpful Metaphors for Your Depressed Clients
Here are 3 powerful, hopeful metaphors you can use to help your depressed clients gain a fresh perspective on their experience.
