Brookhaven's Seminar Snapshots

"Biological Psychiatry vs. Psychotherapy: Which One Works?”

Presenter: Dennis Cavenah, LPC, LMFT

Date: January 7th 2009

Synopsis:

There are disadvantages and benefits to both biological psychiatry and psychotherapy in the treatment of depression. Psychotherapeutic techniques in particular possess a great many advantages such as non-medical treatment, no side effects of medication, shorter length of treatment, and the opportunity to explore cause and effect of stressors causing depression. During his presentation, Dennis Cavenah, LPC/LMFT led participants in an exploration of the etiology of depression, biological treatments, preferred counseling treatments, and the importance of the therapeutic relationship.

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