Dark
Clouds, Silver Linings: Moving From Bad Depression to Good Depression
July,
2002
Dr. Bill Gaultiere
Director of New Hope & Psychologist with ChristianSoulCare.com
(714) 971-4213,
DrBill@CrystalCathedral.org
If you're
taking this class by CE Notes or tape then complete this exam
and turn it into Sheila on T-5 or at SheilaS@CrystalCathedal.org in order
to receive credit.
| 1. |
Reactive
Depressions are usually biological and are best treated
with medication. |
T |
F |
| 2. |
Depression
is a serious problem that needs to be fixed with directives
and advice. |
T |
F |
| 3. |
Depression
sometimes is the result of "ungrieved grief." |
T |
F |
| 4. |
If
someone is depressed it's best if they don't express anger. |
T |
F |
| 5. |
With
depressed callers it is more important to "reframe" their
cognitive distortions than it is to "reflect" their depressed
feelings. |
T |
F |
| 6. |
To
reflect a caller's feelings is to verbalize feeling words
for what you're hearing the caller say. |
T |
F |
| 7. |
It
is important with depressed callers to quote Bible verses
as a means of encouragement. |
T |
F |
| 8.
For each of the following descriptive terms indicate whether
it is part of "good depression" or "bad depression." |
| Grief
_____________________ |
Isolating
__________________ |
| Empty
____________________ |
Boundary
_________________ |
| Guilt
_____________________ |
Inactivity
__________________ |
| Denial
___________________ |
Trust
____________________ |
| No
Responsibility ___________ |
Self-disclosure
____________ |
| Anger
____________________ |
Sad
_____________________ |
| Anxiety
___________________ |
Process
_________________ |
| No
Pleasure ______________ |
|
9. Offer
three examples of situations in which it's normal and healthy
to feel depressed:
(1)
(2)
(3)
A New Hope caller opens her conversation by saying: "My son
hasn't called me in over a month. My grandkids are growing
up and here I am all alone. I'm not getting any younger."
Consider
each of the following initial counselor responses below and
to what extent they are helpful or hindering to the caller.
Rate each response by placing a mark somewhere on the line.
10. This
is difficult for you.
Hindering
__________________________________________ Helpful
11. You could
call your son and tell him how you feel.
Hindering
__________________________________________ Helpful
12. It
seems you're feeling sorry for yourself.
Hindering
__________________________________________ Helpful
13. You're
feeling all alone.
Hindering
__________________________________________ Helpful
14. I know
how hard it is to miss your grandkids.
Hindering
__________________________________________ Helpful
15. It
sounds like you're frustrated with your son. You've been waiting
for him to invite you to spend some time with his family.
Hindering
__________________________________________ Helpful
16. Your
son makes you angry when he neglects you.
Hindering
__________________________________________ Helpful
17. Maybe
you'd like to volunteer to teach a children's Sunday School
class?
Hindering
__________________________________________ Helpful
18. I understand
that you feel lonely for your grandkids.
Hindering
__________________________________________ Helpful
19. When
was the last time you talked to your son? What would you like
to say to him?
Hindering
__________________________________________ Helpful
20. Like
most parents with young children, he's probably just busy.
But I bet he'll call you soon.
Hindering
__________________________________________ Helpful
|
