CBT for Depression Treatment: Part 3 of 14 | Start Addressing Depression Now
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The content segments discussed various topics related to depression treatment. Dr. Dawn Elise Snipes reviewed the progress made on the change plan and SMART goals set in the previous session. Baseline data worksheets were used to assess factors such as sleep, energy level, and meditation frequency and effectiveness. Motivation worksheets were also reviewed to understand how each goal contributes to well-being. Distress tolerance skills, including thoughts, activities, guided imagery, and sensory sensations, were discussed for regulating emotions. Different types of meditation were explored, emphasizing finding what works best for each individual. Strategies to improve sleep quality and quantity were reviewed based on a sleep hygiene evaluation. Pain assessment and management were discussed, with various coping strategies mentioned. The importance of using medication as prescribed for migraines was emphasized, and strategies for preventing pain flare-ups were highlighted. The impact of pain on mood, sleep, and nutrition was explored, along with the concept of an anti-inflammatory diet. The individual's personal experience of engaging in activities that used to make them happy was shared. The concept of schema and cognitive distortions were introduced, with tools provided to challenge and reframe negative beliefs. The importance of recognizing and accepting what is within our control was discussed. The tasks for the upcoming week included practicing mindfulness, taking happiness breaks, identifying schemas, and keeping baseline data for symptoms. The content also included information about the production and presentation of the show, as well as contact details for Dr. Snipes and resources for addressing depression.
The content segments discussed various topics related to depression treatment. Dr. Dawn Elise Snipes