DepressionFamilies and ChildrenWhen Depression Causes a Loved One to Isolate Themself: How Can You Help?November 23, 2020Antoinette PetersonSeeing a loved one isolate and retreat inwardly can be difficult to bear. Whether you are a parent, sibling, spouse,…Read More
DepressionFamilies and ChildrenWhen Will I Get Better? Treatments Options for DepressionSeptember 7, 2020Antoinette PetersonPerhaps you’ve been struggling with symptoms for months that you couldn’t understand. Fatigue, irritability, loss of appetite, and lack of…Read More
DepressionGrief CounselingPTSDGrief and Anticipatory Grief: What’s the Difference?September 3, 2020Antoinette PetersonAnticipatory grief is not a commonly heard term. But it’s what we experience when we’re dealing with a pending loss—a…Read More
DepressionFamilies and ChildrenGrief Counseling3 Ways to Support Your Teen as They Grieve the Suicide of a FriendSeptember 1, 2020Antoinette PetersonYou may not be surprised to know that youth suicide is on the rise. Tragically, it’s likely that you’ve heard…Read More
DepressionFamilies and ChildrenGrief CounselingPTSDHow to Understand Trauma TriggersAugust 24, 2020Antoinette PetersonIt can happen out of the blue. Maybe you’re checking out at the store or meeting a friend for lunch.…Read More
DepressionFamilies and ChildrenHow to Understand Anger as a Symptom of DepressionAugust 20, 2020Antoinette PetersonIs anger one of the first symptoms that come to mind when you think about depression? Probably not. People typically…Read More
DepressionFamilies and ChildrenGrief CounselingHow to Understand Grief After the Sudden Death of a Loved OneFebruary 22, 2020Antoinette PetersonIt often feels that you can never be prepared to lose a loved one suddenly. Indeed, when someone passes away…Read More
Depression5 Telltale Signs of Seasonal Affective Disorder in Your LifeJanuary 14, 2020Antoinette Peterson By mid-winter, you may be looking back at the end of the past summer with longing. Perhaps you remember…Read More
DepressionDoes Your Inner Critic Contribute to Depression?November 11, 2019Antoinette PetersonNot surprisingly, the harsh voice of the inner critic can contribute to depression. (Earlier, we discussed how the inner critic…Read More
DepressionFamilies and ChildrenHow to Spot the Signs & Symptoms of Adolescent DepressionOctober 28, 2019Antoinette PetersonChanges in mood and unpredictable behavior are a normal part of adolescence. Indeed, parents are often known to commiserate with…Read More