Brought to you by New Day Counseling at no charge
by Krystal Kuehn, MA, LPC, LLP, NCC
You can experience HOPE for Depression
Depression affects every area of a person’s life and keeps them from living a life of fulfillment, joy and peace. It strikes millions of people throughout the world each year. Depression is a growing problem that often goes untreated. But no one ever needs to become a victim of depression and its consequences or suffer any longer because there is hope. Depression is treatable.
Whether or not you have personally been touched by depression, you can benefit from the materials offered in this course. Hope for Depression is taught by a licensed professional who specializes in working with people dealing with depression. You will learn what depression is and specific strategies in preventing and overcoming depression.
The benefits of taking this course:
•It allows you to work at your own pace
•It provides you with helpful instruction and strategies that work
•It addresses key life issues related to depression not commonly
addressed in other resources
•It provides you with numerous resources to assist you in
developing greater knowledge and understanding
•It gives you points of reflection to assist you in gaining personal
insight
•It is taught by a professional with over 15 years experience
What is depression? People often describe it as feeling “unhappy.” Learn what depression really is and what it is not as well as the different types of depression.
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Why do people get depressed? Depression may include feelings of sadness, but it is not the same as sadness. Learn how to distinguish between them. And find out why some people become depressed and others don’t.
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Web Poll
How is depression treated? Learn why most people suffering from depression do not seek professional treatment and when it is absolutely necessary. Find out how depression is treated and what is most effective.
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Web Poll
TEST 1 Understanding Depression
Treatment Part 1 Discover ways to prevent and help in the midst of depression. Learn what helps to break out of the inertia that accompanies depression and how the issues of acceptance, control, and anger all relate to depression.
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Treatment Part 2 Find out how to improve self-esteem, change thoughts and feelings and establish new habits that will alleviate symptoms of depression.
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Treatment Part 3 Learn why building positive and healthy relationships and living for today without the baggage of the past or dread of the future help in coping with and overcoming the effects of depression.
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Treatment Part 4 Find out how taking care of your body through diet, exercise, relaxation, stress management and sleep can help to release the body’s natural tranquilizers and aid in the healing of depression.
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Treatment Part 5 Learn how balance, discovery and awareness can add meaning to life and prevent relapse.
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Receiving Help, Finding Hope Hope is not wishful thinking. Discover what it is, why you can have it and why you never need to give up.
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Web Poll
** Optional assignments are designed to assist you in the learning process.
They are intended for your personal growth and reflection. All assignments are
highly encouraged as they will help you in understanding depression.
