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"Christ-Centered Healing from Depression and Low Self Worth"

  A 55-minute talk recorded by Carrie Maxwell Wrigley, LCSW, in 2005 for BYU Education Week; produced by KBYU-TV. 

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Outlines the difference between "Symptom-Centered Treatment" and "Christ-Centered Healing."  Reviews stages of healing; effective and ineffective strategies for depression recovery; and use of "The Diamond Model" as a guide for an integrative healing process.  Also see source articles from LDS leaders referenced in the talk.    

6 1/2 minute excerpt of the talk is featured in this inspiring You-Tube video by Seth Adam Smith.  Watch it here, in the small screen provided.  Or, to watch it in full screen mode, click on the "You Tube" logo on the bottom right.  Once in You-Tube, click on the four-arrow icon to expand it to full screen.  (You may also wish to download the mp3  - a 6.5 minute talk segment with a gorgeous Sam Cardon background score.   Enjoy!)