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Dr. Anna Baranowsky is a Canadian Clinical Psychologist, CEO of the Traumatology Institute, Founder and President of the Board at Trauma Practice. She is the author of two books on trauma, numerous courses to help train professionals in trauma mental health and the developer of the Trauma Recovery Program for Self-Guided trauma care. She works with trauma survivors and those with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) on post-traumatic growth and recovery.

Through her work she believes that when we share, dialogue and feel supported, it provides a powerful foundation for forward movement in our understanding and the care needed. In her own words "I have found that the most profound changes occur when a person truly feels heard and understood - I like to think of it as deeply BEARING WITNESS to life evolving. We can feel incredibly stuck when we live with our fears, stressors and troubles in isolation."

Dr.Baranowsky is the host of the Bear Psychology Show, focusing on bearing witness to Evolving Mood, Mind, Health. Her talks revolve around recovery, relationships, work and life adventures.

She is dedicated to assisting organizations and health professionals who help trauma survivors to ensure a trauma informed lens of care can grow in community health networks. With that vision in 1998, the Traumatology Institute Canada (TIC) was established. TIC has trained thousands of individuals nationally and internationally.

Dr. Baranowsky serves on the board of directors of the Academy of Traumatology and is a Board Certified Expert in Traumatic Stress through the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress and is recognized by The National Center for Crisis Management. She has published in the area of Post-Traumatic Stress, Compassion Fatigue, and therapeutic relationships (the Silencing Response).

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Overcoming Depression with Activation Strategies

Nov 29, 2024

Depression is a type of mood disorder that often results in chronic feelings of profound sadness and disinterest. Referred to as both clinical depression and major depressive disorder, it affects one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and can result in a range of psychological and medical issues. Sufferers often report difficulty navigating their day-to-day life and thinking life is not worth living. However, it is critical to understand that recovery is possible and that you are not alone in these struggles.

Dr. Nina Josefowitz’s book “The Behavioral Activation Workbook for Depression: Powerful Strategies to Boost Your Mood and Build a Better Life” has been created for this very purpose and is made to assist you in breaking free from the vicious cycle of dejection, low mood, and lack of motivation that is depression.

Listen to our conversation with clinical psychologist & author Dr. Nina Josefowitz as we discuss how to boost your motivation, elevate your attitude, and create a better existence, “one page at a time”.

Dr. Nina Josefowitz is an author and Registered Psychologist. She has worked in private practice, University Counselling Centres and as an Associate Professor at the University of Toronto over her many years in the field. Dr. Josefowitz’s primary focus is in the area of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) but she has a passion for other modalities (e.g., mindfulness, emotion focused therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy). She is also the author of “CBT Made Simple”, a comprehensive manual to help professionals learn CBT.

Dr. Nina Josefowitz’s book provides a variety of easy to learn techniques with the goal of boosting motivation, reconnecting with what matters to you; controlling troublesome thoughts and emotions; and living life to the fullest. The cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) exercises in this book are considered to be the gold standard for treating mental health conditions like depression and will assist readers in creating and adhering to a mood-boosting activity plan. The book offers strategies and resources centered on gratitude, self-compassion, and mindfulness to increase optimism and hope.

Listen to our conversation with Dr. Nina Josefowitz as she shares her expertise in how to engage in the activities that you enjoy once again, giving you a sense of meaning and purpose in life.

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