Welcome to: How to Work with the Patterns That Sustain Depression
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Low Motivation and Inactivity
How to Disrupt the Low Motivation Fueling a Client’s Depression

How to Transform a Client’s Low Motivation Into an Ally Against Depression

Rigid Thoughts
How to Break the Depression-Rigidity Loop

Two Powerful Skills to Reduce a Client’s Depression Risk

How to Work with Toxic Self-Narratives That Sustain Depression

Negative Core Beliefs
Three Ways to Spark Change in Clients Who Identify with Their Depression

How to Neutralize Critical Beliefs That Make Depression Stronger

Trauma and Depression
Key Strategies to Disrupt Trauma-Driven Depression

How to Lead the Traumatized Brain Out of Depression

The Depressed Brain
Powerful Brain Strategies to Eliminate Depression

Overcoming Depression After a Major Life Loss

Depression Relapse
Critical Skills to Help Clients Avoid Depression Relapse

Bonuses
Bonus 1 – How to Work with the Patterns That Sustain Depression in Couples (When Only One Person is Depressed)

Bonus 2 – Part 1: The Patterns That Can Turn Depression Dangerous

Bonus 2 – Part 2: Working with a Depressed Client Who is Suicidal

Bonus 3 – How to Activate a Client’s Support System to Help Them Beat Depression
References
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