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JDust
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Number of ratings110 Number of reviews33 Listens toOver 18 LanguagesEnglish Listener sinceDec 25, 2014 Last activeover 6 months ago GenderMale PathStep 654 People helped194 Chats812 Group support chats27 Forum posts32 Forum upvotes37
Bio
I beat Depression. You can too!
I recommend to everyone, especially those who choose me as a listener, to complete the free VIA Character Strengths Inventory, found here: VIA Character Strengths Test
Clinical Psych Graduate Student at Columbia: Teachers College. I completed my Undergraduate Psychology Degree at UMass Amherst.
I am a Certified Decisional Trainer, and have worked with populations as varied as veterans, children, and inmates.
Jordan Peterson is my idol in the field of psychology.
I grew up surrounded with mental illnesses, and am particularly knowledgeable about depression.
I'm inspired to be positive as a result of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy and Positive Psychology approaches. 
Recent forum posts
Q&A Process Streamline
Site Updates / by JDust
Last post
 December 11th, 2016
...See more I ran into a minor annoyance when I accidentally closed the Q&A module on my dashboard - the only way to restore it ended up being to clear my internet cookies/cache/history. In the meantime, I realized that there was no other way to answer or submit Q&A responses - There should be a way to do so besides the dashboard module! I suggest that the Q&A process be redone so that this useful resource can be more easily accessed! Specifically, I suggest that there be ways on the Q&A page that will allow answers and questions to be submitted there.  Thanks for your time!
Responding to Q&A Topics - Dashboard Module?
Safety & Knowledge at 7 Cups / by JDust
Last post
 January 22nd, 2015
...See more I quite enjoyed responding to the Q&A topics that were on my dashboard, until I accidentally clicked the 'x' on the module, closing it. It hasn't reappeared for a week now. Is there any way to get this little module back on my dashboard, or is there another way that I can find or respond to these Q&A's? Thanks!
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Feedback & Reviews
They were great, helped me out a lot surprisingly. I really appreciate it!
JDust is a great listener and a very considerate person, his conversation was intelligent and interesting. Our talk was very helpful and I would definitely recommend giving him a try. :-)
Empathetic, understanding and non judgmental. He is the best
Caring
Asks the right questions
you are amazing jdust. sorry our chat suddenly cut off.
Intelligent and insightful listener! :)
Very kind, insightful and knowledgeable!
Very patient, open, honest, explanatory, and helpful with identifying underlying root causes and themes in things you say to help you organize your own thoughts and give some clarity from an objective standpoint.
He was really supportive and helped me to figure out many things. Thank you for your patience and kindness
This listener is extremely knowledgeable, compassionate and helpful. One of the best!!
When I stumbled across this site, I didn't think it would actually be helpful. Turns out I am wrong. JDust helped a lot. Now I can clearly see my problem and what solution is the best. Thank you sooo much
He is very professional, constructive, and kind. I don't feel judged, only that he is sincerely trying to help. I don't think anyone should hesitate to talk to him, for he is a wonderful person to talk to!
JDust was my first listener and I couldn't have picked anyone better. I was so happy to have been replied to so fast. Honestly I didn't know what I had really wanted and I was taking a chance. My results were fantastic. JDust is a great pick for anyone. ;)
He is highly intuitive. It takes a particular piece of insight to understand and find direction in overcoming a challenge. Rest assured that he will ask the questions that will eventually bring you that insight.
Best listener I have had on here. Takes in all of your problems and recognizes that advice isn't always needed but rather just someone to listen. What advice was given was really great and was given in a nice, polite way. I will definitely be talking to him more often.
amazing
You're very approachable, and kind. It feels as if you're listening and actually caring about what's being said. Your patience is great. And you're definitely a safe place!
Such a wonderful person and listener. Truly happy I found him.
I am glad he asked if I wanted to go 1 on 1 he makes me feel not so sad
Incredible. Truly brought me peace of mind during a rough break up I am going through. I've never been in a breakup situation like this before and although I may return to an uneasy spot tomorrow, I am at least at the start of a glimpse of peace of mind and only time will continue to make that grow.
great person!
JDust has been helpful so far. I am still pretty new to this site. His response time is quick and he lets me know when he is going to end the conversation.
Great to talk to!

GREAT!
Great listener. The type u feel u can really trust. Very knowledgeable.
Very understanding, great listener!
Great guy with a lot of knowledge on different subjects, very easy to relate to and all around great listener.
He is very good at following through with a conversation and coming up with creative ways to get you back on your feet.
very professional
very nice person...and very professional which is always a plus..
Great listener
His been very helpful willing to listen
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