Introduction Working with clients who carry a persistent sense of shame often reveals how deeply these experiences are rooted in early relational patterns. Patricia DeYoung’s Understanding and Treating Chronic Shame (2015) offers a thoughtful and clinically grounded...
Depression
Understanding and Treating Chronic Shame – Reflections from a Relational Therapist
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When life feels unmanageable, even the thought of starting therapy can seem overwhelming. It can feel like justonemorething on top of a heap of things that are not getting done. So is not unusual for people to delay seeking help because they feel stuck in a cycle of...
6 Things You Didn’t Know About Depression
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Depression among LGBTQ people
Depression is a serious mental health condition that affects millions of people worldwide. However, individuals in the LGBTQ community often face unique challenges that can exacerbate feelings of depression. Understanding these challenges and finding effective ways to...
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