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This online therapist guide presents an evidence-based group treatment for Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a form of major depression that recurs at the same time every year, in the late autumn-winter months. In 12 sessions over 6 weeks, therapists will help guide their clients in learning the traditional CBT elements of behavioural activation and cognitive restructuring to improve coping with the winter season. It offers guidance on cognitive restructuring to focus on challenging negative thoughts related to the winter season, weather conditions, and lack of light. A relapse-prevention component addresses early identification of negative anticipatory thoughts about winter and SAD-related behaviour changes, how patients can use the skills learned to cope with subsequent winter seasons, and they can develop a personalized relapse-prevention plan. It includes homework exercises, monitoring forms, and other useful components to supplement the patients’ work done in therapy. ...Less

This online workbook presents an evidence-based group treatment for Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a form of major depression that recurs at the same time every year, in the late autumn-winter months. In 12 sessions over 6 weeks, participants learn the traditional CBT elements of behavioural activation and cognitive restructuring to improve coping with the winter season. Some cognitive restructuring focuses on challenging negative thoughts related to the winter season, weather conditions, and lack of light. A relapse-prevention component addresses early identification of negative anticipatory thoughts about winter and SAD-related behaviour changes, how to use the skills learned to cope with subsequent winter seasons, and the development of a personalized relapse-prevention plan. It includes homework exercises, monitoring forms, and other useful components to supplement the work done in therapy. ...Less