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How Depression Affects Relationships: Signs, Challenges, and Ways to Cope

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Depression can affect far more than a person’s mood. It can influence how someone communicates, connects, handles conflict, and participates in everyday life. As a result, depression can have a significant impact on romantic relationships, friendships, and family relationships. If you’ve noticed more distance, conflict, withdrawal, or misunderstandings in a relationship, you may be wondering […]

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Burnout vs Depression: How to Tell the Difference

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If you’ve been feeling exhausted, unmotivated, or emotionally drained, you might be wondering whether you’re experiencing burnout vs depression. While these experiences can feel similar, they are not the same, and understanding the difference can help you get the right kind of support. At Steffen Counseling Services, we often help clients navigate burnout and depression,

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Depression Treatment Options: Create an Individualized Treatment Plan

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The following is an excerpt from “We Get Better: 48 Treatment Options for Chronic Depression” by Mollie Player. Many books on depression management are incredibly helpful. But often, they’re limited in scope. They focus on one intervention, such as meditation, exercise or cognitive therapy, and attempt to convince us that it’s all we need. However,

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Welcoming Tristen Mills Back to the SCS Team as a Full-Time Employee

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Allow us to introduce Tristen Mills, our clinical intern, turned full-time SCS employee! Tristen brings a wealth of knowledge, passion, and a client-centered approach to her practice, and recognizes that connection is a fundamental need for all human beings, regardless of life stage. Tristen understands that at times, we all face moments of disconnection, whether

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