Mastering Depression – 2nd Edition (Self-Study)
Mastering Depression – 2nd Edition (Self-Study)
Gain a full understanding of the principles, techniques, and steps that make the difference to always being therapeutic, engaging, effective, and efficient when working with individuals with depression
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Learn and Earn 2 CE credits!
Depression is that mental state characterized by low mood and anhedonia. It affects individuals’ thoughts, behavior, and motivation. It is expressed through individuals’ feelings and a substandard sense of well-being. It is by far the number one underlying cause of suicide. Depression may be due to a variety of reasons, and understanding it adequately will determine how well and successfully we treat it.
However, we often fall into the trap of the illusion of familiarity. Simply put, the prior experience of a stimulus can produce a feeling of familiarity through an unconscious inference. Do not let the illusion of familiarity fool you. Come master depression, and enhance the difference you are currently making with your clients.
What will you learn from this seminar?
- Learn the diagnostic pitfalls when working with depression, how to avoid them, and how to tailor treatment in the most effective way possible
- Learn how to design a strategic treatment plan, implement symptom contextualization, and utilize Similarities and Differences when working with individuals with depression
- Learn the 7 biological factors, 3 psychological factors, and 3 social factors to always keep in mind to address depression adequately
- Master how to elicit the Explanatory Model, Solution Model, and Expression Model of Depression
- Master the 5 major differential diagnoses to always consider when working with depression
- Learn the 5 most important practices to avoid when working with individuals with depression
During this 2-hour seminar, we will guide you through an experiential learning process where you will learn what it takes to help your clients, and how to implement that in daily practice.
Who is this for?
This course is for any clinician invested in learning new or honing existing skills to be able to use in dynamic ways to support their patients and clients and to end suffering.
KEY INFORMATION:
This course is eligible for 2 CEUs for Licensed Social Workers, Licensed Mental Health Counselors, Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselors (CASACs), and Psychologists in New York State
For more information about CEU approval, please click here.
Format: Self-Study Online Seminar
