Create a Healthy Support System to Reduce Depression Symptoms and More

Sometimes the best thing for our mental health is our support system. What does yours look like? 

Having an adequate support system can help maintain good mental health in many ways, to name a few:

- having a healthy social life gives you options for things to do, rather than sitting home ruminating on negativity and reinforcing depressive thoughts 

- being responsible to a group of people who will be contacting you, looking for you, or in physical contact with you keeps you motivated to take care of yourself (something that depression can take away)

- your support system is a resource network: you never know what helpful resources your friends and family may connect you to, unless you ask. Whether it be financial, emotional, etc 

- and, we all need someone to talk to! 

Holding in emotions and thoughts leads to a destructive cycle, escalating the level of depression or anxiety. 

- written by Nakya Reeves, LMFT. I am a therapist and owner of a private practice where my main focus is working with families on communication issues, especially the parent-teen relationship. I also utilize PhotoTherapy techniques in my practice, which integrates bringing in photos that the client has taken or collected as a part of the therapy process. I can be contacted any time at csolutionstherapy@gmail.com

Open House Jan. 23rd!

Our office is having an Open House tomorrow evening!! If you are a professional in the South Florida/Broward County area we invite YOU to come out and join us! It will be a great opportunity to tour our new office and mingle with other professionals. We will have food, gift bags & a raffle for a special giveaway. If you know someone who would like to attend, pass the info along! Email me csolutionstherapy@gmail.com for any questions!

7520 NW 5th Street, suite 206

Plantation, FL 33317

Be Ever-Changing in Your Personal Development

This is true of personal development, as well as what we should aim for in our relationships. Strive for positive change, always. 

Therapy doesn't have to be initiated by a negative event. Having counsel can be a valuable tool, no matter what the circumstances. 

csolutionstherapy@gmail.com 

CST Book Recommendation: The Anatomy of Peace

"The Anatomy of Peace" - by: The Arbinger Institute. 

I am forever grateful to have come across this book. It is an amazing resource for anyone on the topics of Communication and Conflict Resolution. Communication is one of my areas of specialty & I truly believe this is one of the best tools a client can utilize. I love the approach the authors have taken to address some pretty important communication skills. The book reads like a novel - has characters, a plot, interesting chapters, even a bit of humor - which makes it really easy to read. Clients actually want to finish this book; they are able to pick up tips and tools while simultaneously being entertained. 

 

The story begins with a very common & relatable communication issue - parents dealing with a challenging adolescent - and leads to many great places, including analyzing the mistakes we often make as co-workers, peers, spouses, friends, and even high powered executives & business partners.