Daily Archives: September 1, 2010

Shaking the Tree of Psychotherapy – On Intuition and Spontaneity

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I am both pleased and surprised that “throw-ins” are confirmed as the metaphorical bread and butter of the counseling profession.  (Corsini & Wedding, 2011)  I am a huge proponent of both intuition and spontaneity.  It feels more genuine than the … Continue reading →

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Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) treatment options – Examining the STAR*D Trial

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When weighing the effectiveness of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) treatment options, the most logical place to start is the largest open-label pragmatic trial ever rendered; The Sequenced Treatment Alternatives to Relieve Depression (STAR*D) trial.  The STAR*D trial concluded that there … Continue reading →

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Differential Diagnosis – Dysthymic Disorder vs. Major Depressive Disorder

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The differential diagnosis of Dysthymic Disorder (DD, also known as depressive neurosis, minor depression disorder, or neurotic depression) and Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) is made difficult because they share the same symptom constellations.  The word ‘Dysthymic’ is of Greek origin, … Continue reading →

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