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Directives for Treating Depression

by Michael D. Yapko, Ph.D.

CE Credits: 10 hours

Book and Test: $115

Test Only: $100

Identifies patterns which enable the diagnosis of depression. Provides strategies to facilitate the client’s recovery. (212 pp., hardcover)

Michael D. Yapko, PhD, is a clinical psychologist and marriage and family therapist and has been the Director of the Milton H. Erikson Institute of San Diego. He is internationally recognized for his work in clinical applications of hypnosis, treating depression, and developing strategic, outcome-focused psychotherapies, teaching to professional audiences all over the world. Dr. Yapko is the author of numerous books, book chapters, and articles on the subjects of hypnosis, depression, and the use of strategic psychotherapies.

Contents Include:

When Living Hurts
The Direction of Relief
The Multiple Dimensions of Depression
Patterns of Pain
Therapy: Interrupting Patterns of Pain
Starting with the Future
Facilitating Flexibility: Let Me Count the Ways
Case Narratives

Number of Test Questions:

80 objective, 1 discussion question

Learning Objectives:

At the completion of this course, the participant will be able to:

recognize the multiple dimensions of depression.
identify patterns which support the diagnosis of depression.
generate creative ways to facilitate the recovery from depression.
apply directives for the empowerment of the client.
facilitate flexibility in the client's thinking and behavior.

Level:

This course is appropriate for all levels of experience, including beginning, intermediate and advanced practitioners.

Target Audience:

Psychologists, Social Workers, Mental Health Counselors, Marriage & Family Therapists who wish to use innovative strategies in their work with depressed clients.