As a therapist, the client enters the office depressed, unable to feel motivation, not feeling productive, problem eating, sleeping, with relationships, and work . . . The cycle of depression is causing ”self- blame”-- "why can’t I be motivated, work, accomplish the goals/tasks I set?"

So I educate the client, we discuss depression, symptoms, the healing begins, New attitude = new behavior. The following is discussed: putting a positive spin on depression . . .

Taken from, Care of the Soul by Thomas Moore

Depression
Care of the soul doesn’t mean wallowing in the symptoms, but it does mean trying to learn from depression what qualities the soul needs. Even further, it attempts to weave those depressive qualities
into the fabric of life so that - coldness, isolation, darkness, emptiness - makes a contribution to the texture of everyday life.

In learning from depression, a person might dress in black to mimic his mood. He might go on a trip alone as a response to a feeling. or . . . more internally he might let his depressive thoughts and feelings just be. All of these actions would be a positive response to a visitation of depressive emotion. They would be concrete ways to care for the soul in its darker beauty. In so doing we might find a way into the mystery of this emptiness of the heart. We might also discover that depression has its own angel, a guiding spirit whose job it is carry the soul away to its remote places where it finds unique insight and enjoy a special vision.

Healing power of depression: Once a person becomes educated on depression, the signs and symptoms, and a dialogue is established the person begins to feel, healing which results in new attitude which = new behavior. This may be enhanced with medication, and alternative therapies, such as Yoga, Naprapath, etc.

Dianne Geiser
(WWTW) Delavan, WI, Nov 1992
(847) 549-6000
diageiser@juno.com

Diane Geiser is a therapist, corporate consultant, trainer and staff developer. She is available for consultation, coaching and or individual, group counseling.
www.geiser-keystone.com
847.549.6000 or 1.800.549.3004
Email: diageiser@juno.com.