The True Meaning of Depression: Separating Fact from Fiction with Dr. Geoff Nugent

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Here's What We Know, we're continuing with our Mental Health Awareness series. I'm joined by Dr. Geoff Nugent of Nugent Family Counseling Center. We discuss how therapists provide tools to help individuals heal. Additionally, the importance of instilling strong values within a family is emphasized. The podcast delves into the challenges and freedoms of being a teenager, and the importance of parents setting boundaries for their children's safety. Money and happiness are also explored, with the idea that volunteering can bring joy and balance. The podcast wraps up with a discussion on the value of education and how parents can guide their children into independence while still being parents first and foremost. This episode is sponsored by Habana Cuba. (Use this code to save on Oxtail!) Also in this episode: The value of therapy Being present and validating someone's feelings Life is full of beauty, but sometimes we need help to remove obstacles Learning the value of the dollar at a young age How strong family values instilled a strong work ethic and helped with achieving higher education Parents should teach children what values look like instead of just giving money Adolescent struggles with mental health due to COVID Setting boundaries with children Finding joy and happiness Controlling what can be controlled and focusing on the positive can influence others in a positive way Parenthood and expectations About Nugent Family Therapy: Nugent Family Counseling Center was founded in 2015 by Geoff Nugent, Ph.D., LMFT, LPCC, BCPC, CSPC, who had been in Private practice since 2009. The practice currently serves clients at three office locations in San Jose, Santa Clara, California, and Reno, Nevada. The team at Nugent Family Counseling Center supports a diverse community of children, adolescents, adults, and families who are affected by conditions such as addiction, depression, anxiety, trauma, stress, and grief. They strive to provide clients with the tools needed to understand and acknowledge the effects that their emotions and behaviors have on themselves and their personal relationships. Counseling sessions focus on reminding families what they love about each other and utilize a combination of individual, family, and couples therapies. The innovative therapy approaches offered include dialectical behavioral therapy, psychological testing, psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, marriage counseling, and anger management. They are also proud to offer neurofeedback treatments that are used as positive reinforcements for the brain and to teach the brain to change itself. These include positive effects on behaviors, attention, mood, and cognition. Nugent Family Counseling Center understands that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to counseling. The team aims to get to know all clients on a personal level and work together to create informed care plans. They also recognize that clients evolve throughout the counseling process and ensure that sessions and techniques are consistently modified accordingly. To receive further information about the counseling services offered by the team at Nugent Family Counseling Center, call or book an appointment today. Connect with Gary: Gary's Website Follow Gary on Instagram Gary's Tiktok Gary's Facebook Watch the episodes on YouTube Advertise on the Podcast Thank you for listening. Let us know what you think about this episode. Leave us a review!