Moving Beyond Depression Success Story

Candace was referred to the Moving Beyond Depression program after scoring in the moderate range on a depression screening. Candace is a single mother with two children. She experienced trouble sleeping, low energy, decreased pleasure in things she used to enjoy, and a decrease in appetite. In addition, she was experiencing feelings of hopelessness and failure. Candace began working on self compassion, engaging in pleasurable activities, and identifying negative thoughts. She initially felt skeptical about self-compassion and self care activities and how that would help improve her mood. 

By the end of treatment, Candace no longer expressed feelings of hopelessness or failure. She reported a decrease in depressive feelings and an increase in self-esteem. Candance reported a change in her thinking that has helped reduce her negative thoughts. Candace made a great deal of progress during her time in MBD. She was able to build on her skills to gain confidence in herself and express that she is not hopeless or a failure.

Moving Beyond Depression™ is a systemic program of In-Home Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (IH-CBT) developed by researchers at Every Child Succeeds® and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. It is the only evidence-based treatment program specifically for mothers in home visiting programs and it has a proven record of success. The Family Conservancy has been providing MBD services since 2013.