How to give advise to depressed people
By punichow
@punichow (40)
Philippines
December 17, 2006 6:05pm CST
Probably one of the most difficult tasks of guidance counselors and psychologists is to advise people with depression. What do you think are the guidelines that a counselor should follow for him to give an effective advise?
1 response
@sunnypub (2128)
• United States
18 Dec 06
When I was going to the therapist for depression he did not really give me very much advice. He let me talke and listened and helped me clarify my oun thoughts and that was great. I don't think I would have been as successful at recovery if he was just trying to give me advice. It was better that he just led me to find the answers and advice myeself.
With that said the advice that I give people now is to not beat yourself up. Be sure to give yourself a pat on the back for every littel thing you do. If I got out of bed I would congratualte myself. If I brushed my teeth I would congratulate myself.
It is a hard thing to overcome but it can be overcome. Just take it one miniute at at a time.
