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Channel: Depression Archives - Dr. Patrick Keelan, Calgary Psychologist
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How to take action when your motivation is low

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Box–arrow in–arrow out: A game plan for taking corrective action in the moment

.reading-box-container-8 .element-bottomshadow:before,.reading-box-container-8 .element-bottomshadow:after{opacity:0.1;}In this article, I discuss a framework for understanding and addressing your...

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How to use cognitive and behavioural strategies to address different...

.reading-box-container-7 .element-bottomshadow:before,.reading-box-container-7 .element-bottomshadow:after{opacity:0.1;}In this article, I discuss how you can target different kinds of thoughts and...

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Emotional reasoning: A cognitive distortion with powerful effects

.reading-box-container-6 .element-bottomshadow:before,.reading-box-container-6 .element-bottomshadow:after{opacity:0.1;}In this article, I discus how making erroneous judgments about ourselves, others...

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How to perform well enough when you don’t have your ‘best stuff’

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Dr. Pat featured in Porch.com providing “Expert Advice to Beat the Winter Blues”

I was recently consulted by Porch.com writer, Teresa Siqueira, on advice to beat the winter blues. In the article, Teresa consults with a number of experts and does an excellent job of summarizing...

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Activity or circumstance goals: Which is better for your mood?

.reading-box-container-4 .element-bottomshadow:before,.reading-box-container-4 .element-bottomshadow:after{opacity:0.1;}In this article, I discuss how pursuing two different types of goals can have...

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How to deal with disappointment when your team does not win

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How to attend to ‘not urgent but important’ tasks

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Using your senses to enhance your mental health: It’s just common sense

.reading-box-container-1 .element-bottomshadow:before,.reading-box-container-1 .element-bottomshadow:after{opacity:0.1;}In this article, I discuss how to use your five senses to benefit your mental...

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Coping with a near-miss at hockey glory: Capitalizing on hedonic adaptation

.reading-box-container-1 .element-bottomshadow:before,.reading-box-container-1 .element-bottomshadow:after{opacity:0.1;}In this article, I will discuss how fans of the Edmonton Oilers can cope with the...

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Making attributions in the wake of a failure: Democratic soul-searching

.reading-box-container-1 .element-bottomshadow:before,.reading-box-container-1 .element-bottomshadow:after{opacity:0.1;}Using the 2024 United States presidential election as an example, in this article...

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