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Drawing on clinical work, it explains the social foundations of depression, how distorted expectations and overly deep thinking shape outcomes, and how self-deception reinforces unhelpful beliefs. The book also teaches practical skills to lighten up, test convictions, set personal boundaries, support healthy relationships, and reduce a child’s risk of “depression inheritance.”","[OceanofPDF.com](OceanofPDF.com)  \n[OceanofPDF.com](OceanofPDF.com)  \nAlso by Michael D. Yapko, Ph.D.  \nBOOKS  \nHypnosis and Treating Depression: Applications in Clinical Practice (Editor)  \nTrancework:  \nAn Introduction to the Practice of Clinical Hypnosis (3rd edition)  \nTreating Depression with Hypnosis:  \nIntegrating Cognitive-Behavioral and Strategic Approaches Keys to Understanding Depression Hand-Me-Down Blues:  \nHow to Stop Depression from Spreading in Families Breaking the Patterns of Depression Essentials of Hypnosis Suggestions of Abuse:  \nTrue and False Memories of Childhood Sexual Trauma Hypnosis and the Treatment of Depressions:  \nStrategies for Change Free Yourself from Depression  \nBrief Therapy Approaches to Treating Anxiety and Depression (Editor)  \nWhen Living Hurts: Directives for Treating Depression Hypnotic and Strategic Interventions:  \nPrinciples and Practice (Editor)  \nAUDIO CD PROGRAMS  \nFocusing on Feeling Good:  \nSelf-Help for Depression Calm Down! Self-Help for Anxiety Sleeping Soundly Managing Pain with Hypnosis  \n[OceanofPDF.com](OceanofPDF.com)  \nDepression Is Contagious  \nHow the Most Common Mood Disorder Is Spreading Around the World and How to Stop It  \nMichael D. Yapko, Ph.D.  \n[OceanofPDF.com](OceanofPDF.com)  \nAUTHOR’S NOTE  \nThe examples, anecdotes, and characters appearing in case vignettes in this book are composites drawn from my clinical work, research, and life experience. I have changed all names and other identifying characteristics throughout the book. This book is not meant to be a substitute for personal treatment, including evaluation, diagnosis, and intervention by a qualified mental health professional.  \nFree Press  \nA Division of Simon & Schuster, Inc. 1230 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10020  \n[www.SimonandSchuster.com](www.SimonandSchuster.com)  \nCopyright © 2009 by Michael D. Yapko, Ph.D.  \nForeword copyright © 2009 by Erving Polster  \nAll rights reserved, including the right to reproduce this book or portions thereof in any form whatsoever. For information address Free Press Subsidiary Rights Department, 1230 Avenue of the Americas, New York,  \nNY 10020  \nFirst Free Press hardcover edition September 2009 FREE PRESS and colophon are trademarks of Simon & Schuster, Inc.  \nFor information about special discounts for bulk purchases, please contact Simon & Schuster Special Sales at 1-866-506-1949 or [business@simonandschuster.com](business@simonandschuster.com).  \nThe Simon & Schuster Speakers Bureau can bring authors to your live event. For more information or to book an event contact the Simon & Schuster Speakers Bureau at 1-866-248-3049 or visit our website at  \n[www.simonspeakers.com](www.simonspeakers.com).  \nManufactured in the United States of America 1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2  \nLibrary of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Control No.  \n2008053587  \nISBN: 978-1-4165-9074-3 eISBN-13: 978-1-4165-9267-9  \n[OceanofPDF.com](OceanofPDF.com)  \nTo Diane,  \nwhose effortless ability to light up a room just by entering it highlights that love is contagious, too  \n[OceanofPDF.com](OceanofPDF.com)  \nContents  \nForeword by Dr. Erving Polster  \nIntroduction  \n1. Depression Doesn’t Arise in a Social Vacuum: The Social Foundation  \nof Depression  \n2. Other People Are NOT Just Like You: Frames of Reference,  \nFlexibility, and Acceptance  \n3. Expectations and Relationship Satisfaction: Learn to Assess Others  \nRealistically  \n4. Thinking Too Much and Too Deeply: Learn to Take Action  \n5. 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