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How Childhood Trauma can Contribute to Depression

Guest blog by Karen Kuhlman, LSW, CADC Have you wondered how childhood trauma can contribute to depression? The mental health community has widespread agreement that there is a correlation between the experience of childhood trauma and the development of depression in adulthood. I’ll explore the how in this article. But first, what exactly is childhood […]

Exercising for Your Mental Health

Guest blog by Aaron Johnson, LCPC When you think of exercise what is the first thing that comes to mind? Many feelings can make it challenging to get started. Sometimes you feel exhausted or overwhelmed, so you aren’t motivated to do anything physical. Other times you may feel hopeless or experience self-judgment because it can […]

Can Loneliness Cause Depression?

A silver lining of the Covid 19 pandemic was that it brought mental health issues to the foreground. The isolation from the shutdown had many people wondering if loneliness can cause depression. The Surgeon General even noticed, and recently released an advisory: Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation. Beyond the pandemic, society has been careening […]

What is Rapid Resolution Therapy?

guest post by Marina Lisjonok MSW, E-CYT, RRT   I first came across Rapid Resolution Therapy (RRT) in the spring of 2018, when I was looking for an effective approach to resolving emotional trauma. I remember my first Rapid Resolution Therapy training, where I got to see the video of Dr. Jon Connelly doing a […]

What is DBT and Can It Be Used for Depression?

guest blog by Sheri Leasure, LCSW   As winter slowly buds into spring with the promise of more sunlight, many people who suffer from seasonal depression are starting to feel a little better. But what if you find yourself or someone you love still struggling with low mood despite the longer days? How do you […]