tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1336931173750264195.post2970861701653870442..comments2023-11-03T09:07:11.559-06:00Comments on Depressed (but not unhappy) Mormon Mommy: A couple questions for you guys!Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08214008384316494193noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1336931173750264195.post-44240040273499651252008-10-08T13:28:00.000-06:002008-10-08T13:28:00.000-06:00Since I'm not currently depressed (though I have b...Since I'm not currently depressed (though I have been at various times), I thought the things they were addressing at conference was aimed at the general worry people have about the signs of the latter days that are currently surrounding us--the wars, natural disasters, the financial crisis, the need to store up supplies, etc. But whatever one's situation in life is, the Spirit gives you what you need, and that's what's so great about General Conference--it's general enough to fit all, but with the Spirit's tutoring it can be adapted to each one.<BR/>I've been to therapists who were LDS and some who were not--it did make some difference when I was concerned about the spiritual implications of my issues, but I found that non-LDS therapists were just as valuable because of their different point of view and insights.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06179491800393492538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1336931173750264195.post-26755607589218180632008-10-07T13:21:00.000-06:002008-10-07T13:21:00.000-06:00Coffinberry--that is so interesting! Would you wan...Coffinberry--that is so interesting! Would you want to put together a guest post on EMDR and your experience with it (you can be as vague as you want when it comes to personal details)? <BR/><BR/>elizabeth-w--It's so funny to hear these things from the other side of the couch :) I think you are right that it depends on the individual and their situation. . .Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08214008384316494193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1336931173750264195.post-56362428894425577362008-10-07T12:27:00.000-06:002008-10-07T12:27:00.000-06:00I was thinking about this post today. Just this AM...I was thinking about this post today. <BR/>Just this AM I renewed two contracts with insurance providers. One of them specifically asked about religious interest/specialties. <BR/>Then, a teenage boy was brought in to therapy. His dad was willing for him to go but mom wasn't thrilled. The psychiatrist told her I was LDS and she relaxed a bit.Elizabeth-Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12215621448451413460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1336931173750264195.post-30325104255241302302008-10-07T06:51:00.000-06:002008-10-07T06:51:00.000-06:00I concur about theme of conference being hope.As f...I concur about theme of conference being hope.<BR/><BR/>As for therapists, you might ask around a little. I've been well-served by an agnostic, a Jewish, and an LDS therapist at different times in my life. For me, the most successful therapy, on the long term, was the EMDR therapy administered by an LDS therapist. EMDR isn't for everyone, and even I thought it was a little silly sometimes, but it worked well for me.Coffinberryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02733100127011713348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1336931173750264195.post-62232341638465806882008-10-06T12:17:00.000-06:002008-10-06T12:17:00.000-06:001. yes, the "theme" of this conference def. seeme...1. yes, the "theme" of this conference def. seemed to be Hope!<BR/><BR/>2. For me the only way of finding the right therapist is through a lot of prayer and a lot of trial and error. I went through 3 before landing with my current one, whom I adore. Before, I went through at least 4 or 5. It's a hard process, esp. for someone who may already be suffering from lack of motivation due to the depression but it is so worth it! I don't know what I'd do without my therapy!!Charlottehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04339643338071382257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1336931173750264195.post-38843168767861397872008-10-06T11:46:00.000-06:002008-10-06T11:46:00.000-06:00I'll just say that the list at psychology today is...I'll just say that the list at psychology today is paid for, meaning, you pay a lot of money to be on their list. So, all it tells you is that they're willing to pay the money, and that doesn't really tell you anything at all. <BR/>If you call your insurance provider (Laura did you see my post on mental health parity from last Psych Saturday?), they usually know things about their providers--what their interests are, if they are interested in providing "Christian-based" counseling, etc.<BR/>I don't think a person has to be LDS, but in some ways it helps. But, on the other hand, I do think people may choose not to see me if they knew I was LDS, so it goes both ways. When LDS folks find out I am, they're always so thrilled, though. I bet if you called LDS social services, even if you didn't see one of their folks, they might know of others in the area. <BR/>ALSO, there is a site called ldscounselors.net which is run by AMCAP (assoc of mormon counselors and psychotherapists). That would be another good link, I'd think. Hope that helps!Elizabeth-Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12215621448451413460noreply@blogger.com