Posts by Shawna Freshwater, PhD
Clinical Psychology Solves Complex Human Problems
Clinical Psychology There is nothing more unique and complex than a human being. Clinical psychology is a science of understanding the uniqueness and complexity of a human being. Clinical Psychologists help people live healthier lives. Clinical Psychologists apply clinical research and science of Brain – Mind- Emotion- Personality- Behavior to understand and help the problems…
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Coaching versus Psychotherapy
Is Coaching What I Need? Do you want to be successful? Are you ready to get what you want in your relationships, life, health, school, and career ? Coaching services are an awesome fit if you want to learn strength based tools to navigate work-life-relation-health challenges. Dr. Freshwater’s coaching services may be an…
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12 Warning Signs of Depression
This article presents the top 12 warning signs and symptoms of Major Depression Episode. Depression caught in the earliest presenting stages (signs & symptoms) has the best response to treatment (psychotherapy and/or prescriptions) and with treatment the fastest rate of recovery. There is no time to waste. Therefore, it is important to to see a…
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Risk Developing Mental Disorder
Exploring Comorbidity Within Mental Disorders Question: After an individual receives a diagnosis of a specific mental disorder, does the risk of developing other mental disorders increase? Answer: Yes, comorbidity within mental disorders is pervasive. There is an increased risk of developing all other mental disorders after an index mental disorder. The risk of developing…
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Stress the Ultimate Cause of Illness
The Ultimate Cause of Illness and Disease is Stress Stress is the ultimate cause of illness and mortality. Stress is not a disease. Stress causes illness and disease. 90% of what sends people to their physician is stress related illnesses. Millions of people leave the physicians office with prescriptions for anti-depressants, anti-anxiety medications, and every…
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