Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy group psycho-educational and depression management skills training program with group process. Program has 4 modules, with 4 lessons in each module. There is minimal homework for the individual to complete. This can be an adjunct to individual psychotherapy and/or as a step-down from a higher level of care. ?- Thoughts: Learn to identify the individual's thinking patterns and change the way they think ?- Activities: Learn relaxation skills, ways to increase pleasant activities, and how to set meaningful and achievable goals ?- Interpersonal Skills: Learn to identify strategies that work to improve the individual's relationships with others, assertiveness skills, and how to handle conflict ?- Depression and Health: Learn how sleep, diet, and exercise affect depression and the individual's overall health Depression Management Groups meet weekly. Each Module takes 4 meetings, so completion of all four modules takes about 4 months. To participate in the training, individuals do not have to be involved with individual therapy or be taking medication. ?- Learn about depression and how to decrease the chances of becoming depressed in the future ?- Learn what may have contributed to how an individual's depression started and why it is difficult to get out of it ?- Learn coping skills to manage depression and reduce its negative effects on their life