This session explores the intersection of therapy and social issues, examining how psychotherapy contributes to shifting moral perspectives, cultural engagement, and public health. Panelists highlight themes such as moral relativity versus absolutism, the therapist’s role in addressing systemic injustices, and the risks of reducing depression to biology alone. Participants gain a broader understanding of how therapy influences social change and how therapists can bring their skills to communities, families, and cultural contexts beyond individual treatment.
Panelists share diverse approaches to treating depression and anxiety, from breath work and emotional release to cognitive and systemic strategies. They explore how failed solutions can maintain distress, and the value of tailoring treatment to each client’s lived context. The conversation also underscores the importance of including significant others in the healing process.
Moderated by Michael Yapko, PhD.
