Depression

Reduce Depressive Symptoms and Increase Emotional Awareness

Client wants to better understand their depressive symptoms and emotional experiences.
Increase awareness of patterns that contribute to depressed mood and emotional distress.
Patient wants to develop a better understanding of what influences changes in their mood.
Improve the client’s ability to identify and communicate depressive symptoms and emotional needs.

Improve Emotional Regulation and Coping

Client wants to develop healthier ways of managing difficult emotions.
Increase the use of adaptive coping strategies to manage sadness, irritability, stress, and emotional distress.
Patient wants to feel more capable of managing difficult emotions without becoming overwhelmed.
Improve emotional regulation and reduce reliance on maladaptive coping behaviors.

Increase Behavioral Activation and Daily Functioning

Client wants to become more active and engaged in daily life.
Increase participation in meaningful, pleasurable, and goal-directed activities.
Patient wants to reduce withdrawal and reconnect with activities that are important to them.
Improve consistency with daily responsibilities and activities impacted by depressive symptoms.

Improve Social Connection and Interpersonal Functioning

Client wants to improve their connection with supportive people and reduce social withdrawal.
Increase engagement in healthy and supportive relationships.
Patient wants to communicate their emotional needs more effectively within relationships.
Improve interpersonal functioning and reduce isolation associated with depressive symptoms.

Develop a More Balanced and Positive Self-Perception

Client wants to develop a healthier and more balanced view of themselves.
Reduce negative self-beliefs, self-criticism, and feelings of worthlessness associated with depression.
Patient wants to recognize their strengths and develop greater confidence in themselves.
Improve self-worth through development of more balanced and compassionate thinking patterns.