Mental Health Program – Mended Mind Coaching

Our Mental Health Program is designed to help you learn and understand how to use science-backed tools that are massively effective in dealing with the effects of anxiety, depression and trauma.

This program combines body-centered, or somatic, techniques with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) tools to take a holistic approach to mental health.

Offered to Jehovah’s Witnesses aged 11 and above, this program focuses on using modern tools such as worksheets and exercises to help you to train your own brain’s pathways and teach it new, healthier ways to process thoughts and behaviors.

Program Overview

The program is based on 10 modules and will be completed progressively in 50-minute sessions with one of our coaches at your own pace. Some modules may take multiple sessions to complete. It is adapted to the needs and goals of the individual, and not all modules need to be completed to benefit from the program.

Module 1

Identifying automatic thoughts and/or feelings
Introduction to Socratic Questioning

Module 2

Reframing thoughts
Introduction to somatic exercises

Module 3

Productive vs unproductive worry
Nervous system education and exercises

Module 4

Behavioral activation

Module 5

Cognitive distortion
Core beliefs

Module 6

Maintenance program discussion
Goals assessment

Modules 7 and 8

Deeper work with core beliefs
Focused work on depression/anxiety as applicable

Module 9

Nervous system experiments

Module 10

Maintenance program
Self-therapy training

Who can benefit from this program?

Those with mild to severe anxiety or depression
No diagnosis needed
Anxious in social settings
Puberty and mood changes
Perfectionism
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Low self esteem
Post-pandemic related issues

Program Confidentiality Policy

All information shared by the client will be kept confidential, with the following exceptions:

Self-harm
Danger to self or others

For those that have used self-harm as a coping mechanism, lapses (a one-time or temporary step back), are considered to be a normal part of the recovery process. However, we do not see clients that intend to continue to use this as a coping mechanism. A self-harm therapist is better suited to assist these individuals.

An emergency contact will need to be provided by each participant beforehand

Note: For anything that would require the attention of congregation elders we expect the client to address this within the congregation. We do not offer shepherding/spiritual assistance.

If you have questions about this coaching program, or if you would like to sign up for the program, you may fill out the form below:

Thank You!

Thank you so much for your sincere interest, patience and professionalism in helping my to build confidence and overcome warped reasonings.

I was grieving but also with PTSD and quite a bag of nerves.

The therapy and SSP have calmed me down, helped me to listen better and focus my thoughts.

This has helped me spiritualy as it’s easier now to take in and apply counsel.

I really do feel a lot more emotionally stable and understand better certain symptoms that I have had all life but now no longer affect me.
I have even applied for SKE and feel this wouldn’t have been possible without your help. Thank you !

Anonymous

I’m myself again!

I had some issues with being able to say NO and draw boundaries with people, especially those who wanted something from me. I had lost myself because I was trying to be what everyone else wanted and to only please them and their wishes 100% of the time. Dez helped me to stand up for myself especially when it comes to people abusing or trying to take advantage of me. It feels so good to be free of that chain around my neck!! Thank you Dez!

Nik

Beyond Grateful

CBT has been very helpful for me in learning to cope with past trauma, as well as current anxiety problems and OCD tendencies. Deseree is great to work with and provides the needed support and guidance to work through these very difficult and sensitive issues. I am extremely grateful for the help she has provided me. Even though I was nervous to try CBT at first, I am so glad I did.

Brittany

No More Panic Attacks!

After experiencing trauma that drained me mentally and emotionally, panic attacks were a regular part of my life for years. It amazes me that I no longer have panic attacks. CBT with Deseree has helped me to finally be in control of my thoughts and anxiety. She tailored tools/techniques to me and listened carefully to everything I said. What I especially liked is that everything she taught me was in harmony with Bible principles. I’m forever grateful for her help. ❤️

Anonymous

Life Saver

Deseree was kind and gentle when helping work through underlying trauma issues. She was able to connect my spiritual growth and goals along with working through emotional issues. The whole family appreciates so much what she did for us and how I can continue to use the homework tools on my own when needed. Highly recommending.

Jimmy Lorsung

Grateful to Jehovah

I’m so grateful to Jehovah for allowing me to find Deseree. She was able to give me an accurate diagnosis after a few sessions. She is very knowledgeable, as well as very experienced in working with dissociative disorders. She has helped me to stay the course as I go through a difficult but needed process. She provides a safe space to process trauma and to deal with flashbacks and post traumatic stress.

Virginia

Helped my PTSD in ways I didn’t think possible.

I’ve seen therapists on and off for over 25 years. It helped to some degree with my past trauma and current distorted thinking. However I was pleasantly surprised that Desere helped me learn new ways to deal with current issues from my distortions, and also my past trauma. She taught me new ways to cope that I never heard of before, and I continue to use them successfully. I felt safe and understood during every session. And one more very important thing that sets Desere apart is, I feel cared for. I know she cares about me as a person and I’m not just another client in a file, which is how I often felt during therapy before. I am so happy that my friend recommended her to me. I continue to recommend Desere to many of my friends, because I have complete confidence she will try her best to help them too, and she will care about them just as she does me.

Stacie W.

Help after years of struggling from bad therapy

Years ago a situation I dealt with led me to seek therapy. The things the therapist told me over time, caused me to distrust others and created severe social anxiety that made serving Jehovah feel near impossible. After just a few sessions with Deseree the social anxiety began to lift. I had always been very social before this situation happened to me. Now I am able to be social and happy and close to my brotherhood again. No longer viewing them as a threat. Deseree is a blessing from Jehovah!

Anonymous

Best Therapist Ever

I’ve seen many therapists over the years… each time I was left feeling like therapy was only a band aid to help for a short period of time but never provided lasting or far reaching results. With Deseree it was totally different. She is extremely knowledgeable and experienced… but even more importantly she is patient focused!! Her number one priority is helping you feel better and gain tools that you can continue to use to maintain your mental health for life. Her method is very practical, logical and efficient. I especially like that you are prescribed a number of sessions rather than feeling like you’re paying week after week for maybe years and never being cut loose. To top it all off Deseree is personable, caring and never fails to make you feel safe during sessions. I just can’t say enough good things about her and the difference she has made in my life!

Jess M

As a music-loving 13 year old…

As a music-loving 13 year old with anxiety and depression, the Safe and Sound Protocol was the most effective therapy I’ve had to date. I no longer feel like I’m living in survival mode, or constantly on the verge of a breakdown. I would recommend this therapy to anyone. Deseree has helped me so much!