{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Overcoming Depression with Activation Strategies","description":"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\u2019s book \u201cThe Behavioral Activation Workbook for Depression: Powerful Strategies to Boost Your Mood and Build a Better Life\u201d 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, \u201cone page at a time\u201d. 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\u2019s 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 \u201cCBT Made Simple\u201d, a comprehensive manual to help professionals learn CBT. Dr. Nina Josefowitz\u2019s 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. Links & Resources: Learn more about Dr. Nina Josefowitz: https:\/\/www.drninajosefowitz.com\/cbt-made-simple To purchase the Behavioural Activation Workbook for Depression visit: https:\/\/amzn.to\/4qpFYhD For more information about Dr. Nina Josefowitz\u2019s other books visit: https:\/\/amzn.to\/4rq9THe Materials to Reference: Dr. Nina Josefowitz\u2019s Blog: https:\/\/www.drninajosefowitz.com\/blog Dr. Nina Josefowitz\u2019s Relaxation Tapes: https:\/\/www.drninajosefowitz.com\/relaxation-tapes ","author_name":"Bear Psychology Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/bearpsych.libsyn.com\/website","html":"