CBT for Depression Treatment: Week 2 of 14 | Start Addressing Depression Now
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In these content segments, Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes discusses various topics related to mental health and well-being. He begins by outlining the topics that will be covered, including reviewing activities from the past week, creating a change plan, identifying distress tolerance skills, conducting a sleep hygiene assessment, and learning about motivation.
Dr. Snipes emphasizes the importance of providing clients with resources they can review on their own time, rather than spending valuable session time teaching them. He reviews the activities from the previous week, which involved assessing symptoms, gathering baseline data, and reviewing feelings and early warning signs of distressful emotions.
The importance of addressing potential biological factors that may contribute to mood symptoms is discussed, and clients are advised to schedule a physical to identify and address any deficiencies that may impact their progress in therapy.
Dr. Snipes then moves on to discussing housing and financial issues that may be causing distress. He provides referrals and resources for clients to seek assistance in these areas.
The concept of setting SMART goals is introduced, with a focus on making goals rewarding. Distress tolerance skills are also discussed, with Dr. Snipes providing a mnemonic (TAGS) to help clients remember different techniques.
Techniques for managing distress and changing thoughts are explored, including the concept of "living in the end" and using guided imagery. Different types of meditation are also discussed, along with the importance of sleep hygiene and circadian rhythms.
Dr. Snipes provides tips for improving sleep hygiene, including keeping the room cool, avoiding stimulating activities before bed, reducing caffeine intake, and maintaining a consistent bedtime routine.
Overall, the focus is on incorporating mindfulness, meditation, and guided imagery techniques into daily routines, addressing housing and financial stability, and improving sleep hygiene to enhance overall well-being.
In these content segments, Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes discusses various topics related to mental health a