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A Mind-Body Approach to Depression
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A new vision of integrative mental health that goes beyond the “talking cure” is emerging in our profession. This Webcast Session on depression reflects our growing awareness of the inseparability of mind and body. Acquire a wide range of mind-body techniques designed to help people with mood problems get unstuck by:
OUTLINE:
- Understanding their depression not as a disorder, but as spiritual journey and identity crisis
- Incorporating movement, physical exercise, shaking, and dancing into your work
- Recognizing the vital role that imagery and expressive drawings can play in treatment
- Exploring the roles of nutrition and herbal supplements as an alternative to psychopharmacology
OBJECTIVES:
- Identify effective treatment alternatives to medications.
James Gordon, MD
James Gordon, MD, director of the Center for Mind-Body Medicine and professor in the departments of psychiatry and family medicine at Georgetown University School of Medicine; he is the author of Unstuck: Your Guide to the Seven-Stage Journey Out of Depression.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Dr. James Gordon is the founder and CEO of The Center for Mind-Body Medicine and maintains a private practice. He has employment relationships with Georgetown University School of Medicine and The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. Dr. Gordon receives royalties as a published author and receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. He has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Dr. James Gordon serves on the advisory board for Natural Health.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Dr. James Gordon is the founder and CEO of The Center for Mind-Body Medicine and maintains a private practice. He has employment relationships with Georgetown University School of Medicine and The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. Dr. Gordon receives royalties as a published author and receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. He has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Dr. James Gordon serves on the advisory board for Natural Health.
