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What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?

January 13, 2023 by Dallas Whole Life

Have you heard someone use the phrase Cognitive Behavioral Therapy? It can easily sound intimidating and likely led you to a Google search to uncover the meaning of this mystery style of counseling. So, what does this complex phrase mean exactly? What does Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) mean? Cognitive Behavioral Therapy involves evaluating the way… CONTINUE

Filed Under: Articles, Blog, Education, Newsletter, Therapy Styles Tagged With: anxiety, career, CBT, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, counseling, depression, panic attacks, social anxiety, thinking patterns

Tips for Managing Daily Activities while Struggling with Depression

October 6, 2022 by Jennifer Mudarrie, LICSW

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by Jennifer Mudarrie, LICSW Did you know that one-third of U.S. adults have symptoms of depression or anxiety and 47.4% of adults 18 to 29 years showed signs of anxiety or depression? So many of us struggle to make it through days filled with obligations, commitments, and plans. Feeling this way is overwhelming and can… CONTINUE

Filed Under: Articles, Blog, Common Issues, Education, Inspiration, Inspiration, Newsletter Tagged With: behavioral health, counseling, depression, Jennifer Mudarrie, Jennifer Rego, licensed social worker, mental-health, research, therapist, therapy

Signs the Pandemic Is Affecting Your Mental Health

May 13, 2021 by Charli Rousseau

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month, so now feels like a great time to revisit a topic that has affected the nation’s collective mental well-being for over a year now: the COVID-19 pandemic. According to a 2020 CDC study on mental health, substance abuse, and suicidal thoughts during the pandemic, at least 40 percent of… CONTINUE

Filed Under: About Us, Articles, Blog, Education, Inspiration, Inspiration, Newsletter Tagged With: anxiety, depression, Mental Health Awareness Month, mental-health, pandemic, therapy

LGBTQ Counseling: Being Proud of Who You Are

August 13, 2020 by Charli Rousseau

The Pride movement is called “pride” for a reason: to recognize and be proud of the impact LGBTQ people have had in the world. For years, the LGBTQ community has faced hate crimes, bullying, HIV/AIDS, cultural conflicts, and lack of equality and justice, as well as mental health disorders, substance abuse, and eating disorders. LGBTQ… CONTINUE

Filed Under: About Us, Articles, Blog, Education, Inspiration, Newsletter Tagged With: anxiety, Blog, depression, LGBTQ, LGBTQ Behavioral Counseling, Mental Health Therapy

How Counseling Can Provide an Opportunity to Re-establish Christian Faith

August 6, 2019 by Michael Bollin, MA, LPC

One of the most confusing things for a Christian is when they experience anxiety or depression symptoms and wonder where God is. Generally speaking, when a person comes into relationship with God they experience an initial elevation of hope, joy and peace over their newfound identity in Christ. As time progresses, many Christians then go… CONTINUE

Filed Under: About Us, Articles, Blog, Christian Counseling, Dallas Whole Life Staff, Education, Inspiration, Services, Therapy Styles Tagged With: anxiety, Christian Counseling, depression, Michael Bollin

Recognizing and Treating Depression

June 5, 2019 by James Robbins, M.A., LPC

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Suppose you have a pebble in your shoe. Despite this nagging distraction, you try your best to make your life work. You get a massage, drink a margarita, fall in love, win the lottery. You do what you do, but still there is this pebble in your shoe. Now suppose you’ve always had a pebble… CONTINUE

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Being Kind to Yourself – Saying Goodbye to Negative Self-Talk

February 20, 2019 by James Robbins, M.A., LPC

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There I go again, being a jerk. Why am I so lazy? I keep repeating the same mistakes. I don’t deserve to be happy . . . Negative self-talk is a common symptom of depression and anxiety. It’s an attempt to motivate yourself by self-criticism. But you won’t make yourself feel better by making yourself… CONTINUE

Filed Under: Articles, Education, Inspiration, Inspiration, Newsletter Tagged With: anxiety, depression, negative self-talk

Does Depression Make You Tired?

January 16, 2019 by James Robbins, M.A., LPC

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Persistent fatigue and low energy are among the most common symptoms associated with depression. When you’re depressed, certain brain chemicals (serotonin and dopamine, primarily) are often out of balance. These brain chemicals regulate various things, including sleep, energy, focus and motivation levels. When these chemicals are off, sleep tends to suffer in one of two… CONTINUE

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Signs of Depression in Men

January 9, 2019 by James Robbins, M.A., LPC

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How common is depression in men? According to the American Psychological Association, about 30% of men will experience an episode of depression in their lifetime. However, depression tends to effect men and women differently, and often goes undiagnosed in males. Whereas depressed women are more likely to report feelings of sadness and episodes of crying,… CONTINUE

Filed Under: Articles, Blog, Common Issues, Education, Inspiration, Issues, Mood, Newsletter Tagged With: counseling, depression, depression in men, men, signs of depression

Does a Good Cry Really Help?

January 19, 2017 by Ruth Okeefe

Does a Good Cry Really Help

by James Robbins, M.A., LPC Crying is good for you–just not for your sex drive. Crying is a form of self-medicating. Not chopping-an-onion crying, but emotional crying. It seems to provide two main benefits. Stress relief. When you cry emotionally, you are detoxing. Your tears contain ACTH, a chemical that becomes cortisol. Cortisol is the… CONTINUE

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