Mendel Psychological Associates' blog » depression http://www.drmendel.com/blog Musings of a psychologist off the clock Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:11:09 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Support for Parents of Depressed Teens http://www.drmendel.com/blog/2010/07/28/support-for-parents-of-depressed-teens/ http://www.drmendel.com/blog/2010/07/28/support-for-parents-of-depressed-teens/#comments Thu, 29 Jul 2010 03:03:24 +0000 ginger http://www.drmendel.com/blog/?p=255 Join other parents for this one time session to share experiences, offer hope and express yourself through an easy art exercise. No talent is needed and you don’t have to be able to draw. Come and let yourself receive support and encouragement during this difficult time.

Sunday, August 22, 2 PM-3:30PM

Mendel Psychological [...]]]> Support for Parents of Depressed TeensJoin other parents for this one time session to share experiences, offer hope and express yourself through an easy art exercise. No talent is needed and you don’t have to be able to draw. Come and let yourself receive support and encouragement during this difficult time.

Sunday, August 22, 2 PM-3:30PM

Mendel Psychological Associates, 1.5 hours, $35

Leader: Ginger Poole, LPCA,  Art Therapist


Call Ginger Poole at 919-876-1314 to register

]]> http://www.drmendel.com/blog/2010/07/28/support-for-parents-of-depressed-teens/feed/ 0 Frequently Asked Questions about Digital Art Therapy – FOR PARENTS http://www.drmendel.com/blog/2010/01/18/frequently-asked-questions-about-digital-art-therapy-for-parents/ http://www.drmendel.com/blog/2010/01/18/frequently-asked-questions-about-digital-art-therapy-for-parents/#comments Mon, 18 Jan 2010 19:22:41 +0000 ginger http://www.drmendel.com/blog/?p=166 What is Digital Art Therapy?
Digital Art Therapy is a type of psychotherapy that encourages expression of emotions and changes in thinking through artistic activities such as creating photomontages, digital paintings, photographs, and videos with music. It is based on the evidence that the creative process involved in the making of art is healing [...]]]> What is Digital Art Therapy?
Digital Art Therapy is a type of psychotherapy that encourages expression of emotions and changes in thinking through artistic activities such as creating photomontages, digital paintings, photographs, and videos with music. It is based on the evidence that the creative process involved in the making of art is healing and life-enhancing.

What kind of issues can digital art therapy help my adolescent with?
Adolescents dealing with issues such as depression, anxiety, grief and loss, stress, ADHD, adoption and foster care issues, anger, high functioning autism and Aspergers among others benefit from digital art therapy

Does my teen need to be an artist?
No art talent is needed. Most everyone interacts with digital photos, cameras and art to the degree we work with in digital art therapy. The goal is self-expression, not great art.

Does my teen need to be a computer expert?
Only average computer skills are necessary. If your teen can use a mouse and a keyboard, they can do digital art therapy. There is software for all skill levels.

Does my teen need to bring his own laptop?
Laptops are provided (PC or Mac) but if your teen has a favorite software package he already uses he is welcome to bring his laptop with that loaded.

How often will I meet with you?
I will meet with you for the first session without your teen. Then I would like to see them individually for three sessions. I will meet with you again after the third session with your teen to determine goals and a plan for success.

How much does it cost?
My fees are listed in the Service Agreement, under “master level therapist fees.”

Does insurance pay for this?
I am not on any insurance panels but some insurance may provide out-of-network benefits for my counseling services.

]]> http://www.drmendel.com/blog/2010/01/18/frequently-asked-questions-about-digital-art-therapy-for-parents/feed/ 0 Take this pill and your problems will go away http://www.drmendel.com/blog/2008/11/06/ill-take-a-pill-and-hope-my-problems-will-go-away/ http://www.drmendel.com/blog/2008/11/06/ill-take-a-pill-and-hope-my-problems-will-go-away/#comments Thu, 06 Nov 2008 20:19:59 +0000 Dr. Mendel http://www.drmendel.com/blog/?p=63 Even though psychotherapy is beneficial to treating depression in adolescents, more than half of the children that are taking antidepressants do not receive psychotherapy, according to Thomson Reuters research published on October 2008. For your reference, I am attaching the full report here.

]]> Even though psychotherapy is beneficial to treating depression in adolescents, more than half of the children that are taking antidepressants do not receive psychotherapy, according to Thomson Reuters research published on October 2008. For your reference, I am attaching the full report here.

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