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What Does Depression Look Like in Teens? What Parents Can Do

July 15, 2019 LizJorgensen

During this podcast episode, Liz Jorgensen, the owner, and director of Insight Counseling discusses what depression looks like in teens and how parents can help their child.

Liz has 30 years experience as a psychotherapist specializing in adolescent psychotherapy and substance abuse counseling. She is a nationally recognized expert in substance abuse counseling, engaging resistant teens and motivating them to change. She is also a consultant to independent schools and agencies and is a popular speaker on parenting pre-teens and teenagers. She has presented nationally, including at Harvard University and Dartmouth College. She is also a recipient of a Congressional Award for her work as an educator and community prevention activist. Liz worked for 18 years at Danbury Hospital, where she helped develop all the adolescent substance abuse and Dual Diagnosis programs. Liz is a gifted speaker and her parenting programs routinely receive outstanding reviews.

On This Episode We Discuss

The prevalence of depression in young adults
Types of depression
Beginning symptoms of depression in young adults
Triggers for depression
Link between anxiety and depression
Initial evaluations by healthcare professionals

Stay tuned for the next new episode of “Insight Says”! New episodes are released every month. See what else we are up to on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. Questions/inquiries can be sent to [email protected].

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Meet Kristin Dineen

November 15, 2018 LizJorgensen

Meet Kristin Dineen, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, in this month’s episode of Insight Counseling’s new podcast, “Insight Says”.

Kristin Dineen brings 30 years of experience in treating adolescent and adult clients experiencing anxiety, depression, substance abuse and other difficulties. She has worked in a variety of settings including hospitals, inpatient treatment for addiction, outpatient programs and in the school system. Kristin received her Masters in Social Work from Fordham University. She is trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), a skills-oriented therapy model focused on emotions with a cognitive and behavioral component. Kristin facilitates a DBT group for teens focusing on developing skills to be in control of emotions, tolerate stress and improve communication.

This Episode We Discuss Kristin’s

Training and Education to Become a Counselor
Counseling Style and Approach
Specialization in Areas and Groups
Advice for Students
Insight on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Resources
- Psychology Today
- National Association of Social Workers (NASW)

Stay tuned for the next new episode of “Insight Says”! New episodes are released on the 15th of every month. See what else we are up to on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. Questions/inquiries can be sent to [email protected].

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Meet Liz Jorgensen

August 27, 2018 LizJorgensen

Meet Liz Jorgensen in the first episode of Insight Counseling’s new mental health and counseling podcast, “Insight Says”.

Liz Jorgensen has 30 years experience as a psychotherapist specializing in adolescent psychotherapy and substance abuse counseling. She is a nationally recognized expert in substance abuse counseling, engaging resistant teens and motivating them to change. She is also a consultant to independent schools and agencies and is a popular speaker on parenting pre-teens and teenagers. She has presented nationally, including at Harvard University and Dartmouth College. She is also a recipient of a Congressional Award for her work as an educator and community prevention activist. Liz worked for 18 years at Danbury Hospital, where she helped develop all the adolescent substance abuse and Dual Diagnosis programs. She is the Owner and Director of Insight Counseling LLC. Liz is a gifted speaker and her parenting programs routinely receive outstanding reviews.

This Episode We Discuss Liz’s

Specialization in Adolescent Psychotherapy and Substance Abuse Counseling
Training to Become a Counselor
Counseling Style and Approach
Journey Starting her Business
Mentors and Advice
Student Recommendations

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The Sober Chicks: E11, “Ethics in an Age of Change”

July 25, 2017 LizJorgensen

“Ethics in an Age of Change: The Intersection of the Law, Ethics and Practice in Behavioral Health”

In this episode of Straight Talk, Sober Chick Elizabeth Driscoll Jorgensen, CADC, gives an interactive lecture on “Ethics in an Age of Change.” Follow along with the PDF of the presentation below.

Ethics in an Age of Change

If you, or someone you know, is struggling with addiction or any other mental health issue please feel free to contact us. Insight Counseling is located in Ridgefield, CT, we have a great team of mental health professionals that can help. Contact us at [email protected] or call: 203-431-9726.by

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