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The more we learn about the biology of depression, the more important psychology and social experiences become in shaping recovery on all levels. In order to reduce and even prevent depression, participants will learn to use therapy as a social process. Group hypnotism and at least one skill-building exercise will be considered in depth through interventions involving skill building homework assignments. People suffering the ravages of depression are some of the most disempowered people there are.

The educational objectives are listed.

1. Describe what we know about depression and pharmaceuticals, in light of new neuroscientific evidence.
2. List reasons why depression isn’t fated by brain chemistry, genes, diet or personal weakness and how interpersonal relationships can be the solution.
3. Discuss how to reduce the “depression inheritance” of children and address the social context of depression.
4. Design active and experiential treatments for specific aspects of depression.
5. Utilize the power of expectations in shaping experience for the treatment of depression.
6. Utilize experiential processes like mindfulness and hypnosis as vehicles for skill building.

Session may be edited to preserve confidentiality.