by Seth J. Gillihan, PhD | Aug 17, 2017 | Blog, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Evidence-based Treatment, Parenting, Self-Help
There are few things more rewarding than raising a child. Many of us find a depth of love for another human being that we never knew was possible before becoming a mom or a dad. And yet no matter how much we love being a parent or how much meaning we derive from it,...
by Seth J. Gillihan, PhD | Aug 8, 2017 | Guided Meditations
Silent Meditation with Bells at 5, 10, & 15 Minutes by Seth Gillihan https://sethgillihan.com/wp-content/uploads/bells-5-10-15-minutes.mp3 This meditation is unguided—it’s simply silence broken by a single bell after 5 minutes, two bells after 10 minutes,...
by Seth J. Gillihan, PhD | Jun 28, 2017 | Blog, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Depression, Evidence-based Treatment, Medication
If you’ve ever been depressed and needed treatment, you may have faced a dilemma: Should I take medication or try psychotherapy? It’s hard to know what the best treatment is without first understanding something about the nature of depression. One of the...
by Seth J. Gillihan, PhD | Jun 26, 2017 | Guided Meditations
Mindfully Unloading the Dishwasher by Seth Gillihan https://sethgillihan.com/wp-content/uploads/Mindfully-Unloading-the-Dishwasher.mp3 Anything we do is an opportunity to be in our experience, including simple chores like putting away the dishes. Some things you...
by Seth J. Gillihan, PhD | Apr 28, 2017 | Blog, Depression
What image comes to mind if I ask you to think of someone who is depressed? Typically we picture someone who’s sad all the time, stays in bed for much of the day, and has no energy. The individual knows he or she depressed, and it’s obvious to others....