Overcoming Depression with Activation Strategies

Overcoming Depression with Activation Strategies - Bear Psychology Radio Show hosted by Dr. Anna Baranowsky with guest Dr. Nina Josefowitz.

 

 

Depression is a type of mood disorder that often results in chronic feelings of profound sadness and disinterest. Referred to as both clinical depression and major depressive disorder, it affects one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and can result in a range of psychological and medical issues. Sufferers often report difficulty navigating their day-to-day life and thinking life is not worth living. However, it is critical to understand that recovery is possible and that you are not alone in these struggles.

Dr. Nina Josefowitz’s book “The Behavioral Activation Workbook for Depression: Powerful Strategies to Boost Your Mood and Build a Better Life” has been created for this very purpose and is made to assist you in breaking free from the vicious cycle of dejection, low mood, and lack of motivation that is depression.

Listen to our conversation with clinical psychologist & author Dr. Nina Josefowitz as we discuss how to boost your motivation, elevate your attitude, and create a better existence, “one page at a time”.

 

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Dr. Nina Josefowitz is an author and Registered Psychologist. She has worked in private practice, University Counselling Centres and as an Associate Professor at the University of Toronto over her many years in the field. Dr. Josefowitz’s primary focus is in the area of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) but she has a passion for other modalities (e.g., mindfulness, emotion focused therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy). She is also the author of “CBT Made Simple”, a comprehensive manual to help professionals learn CBT.

Dr. Nina Josefowitz’s book provides a variety of easy to learn techniques with the goal of boosting motivation, reconnecting with what matters to you; controlling troublesome thoughts and emotions; and living life to the fullest. The cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) exercises in this book are considered to be the gold standard for treating mental health conditions like depression and will assist readers in creating and adhering to a mood-boosting activity plan. The book offers strategies and resources centered on gratitude, self-compassion, and mindfulness to increase optimism and hope.

Listen to our conversation with Dr. Nina Josefowitz as she shares her expertise in how to engage in the activities that you enjoy once again, giving you a sense of meaning and purpose in life.

If you are interested in learning about how to overcome the stagnation of your depression, this show is for you.