Uplift Program

Building relationships, creating optimism, healing depression

• Upcoming Uplift Events and Professional Training
• Depression Recovery Tips
• Health and Wellness News Stories

Upcoming Uplift Events and Training

If you suffer from depression, anxiety, pessimism or unhappy relationships, or are a health professional, friend or family member of a depression sufferer don't miss the opportunity to attend an Uplift Intensive:

• Tampa: Sept 24 - 26, 2004
• Chicago: Oct 2 - 3, 2004
• Sydney: Nov 12 - 14, 2004

Bob and Alicia will share techniques for helping health professionals and clients foster healing connections at a keynote presentation at the Annual Meeting of Tampa Bay Association for Women Psychotherapists. TBAWP members and licensed health professionals eligible for membership are welcome to attend.

You can also learn how to create optimism and overcome depression at upcoming book signings and fr*e talks in Tampa. Or send your friends and family!

If you want to learn more about our message stay tuned for a 20 city radio tour of the US in mid-September.

Check our event schedule (updated regularly).

Depression Recovery Tips

We hear from people all the time who are overcoming the pain of depression and anxiety by putting our depression recovery techniques into practice. They often have courageous and uplifting stories and very helpful advice.

"After the Uplift Program I realised I had to be more honest with friends about how vulnerable and ill I was feeling," says Mel from Sydney. "To heal my depression, I had to let them know very clearly what I really needed from them."

Mel set aside time with four good friends to talk about her depression, give them an idea about the Uplift process and begin a Needs-Based Dialogue.

"I explained that I felt I had a great relationship with each friend and I did not think we had a problem. However, my aim was to develop the huge value in us exploring each others' needs in our relationship and noting them down for each other to fulfil. Each friend stated that they thought this made complete sense."

In fact Mel was surprised and gratified to find that her friends were happy to meet her needs. "This simple process has led me to feel understood, loved, respected and needed in a much greater way than ever before."

Read Mel's recovery story.

We'd love to hear your experiences and any Uplift tips you may wish to share to help others. Send your story or feedback to Alicia: .

Health and Wellness News Stories

• Bullied Workers Suffer "Battle Stress"
  High rates of post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) found among corporate employees.
• Hold the Ritalin, Hug a Tree
  Children with ADHD benefit from time outdoors enjoying nature.
• Pain Common Side Effect of Depression
  Headache, back or muscle pain, stomach ache and dizziness are just as likely symptoms of depression as fatigue, lack of motivation and moodiness.
• Use it or Lose It: Seniors Need to Socialize to Keep Communication Skills
  Isolated seniors at risk for cognitive decline and depression.
• Reading, Writing, Rithmatic, Rhythm and Role-Playing: The New Five Rs?
  Study of music promotes intellectual development while the study of drama encourages social development.
• More Controversy in the Euthanasia Debate
  Dutch doctors choose sedation rather than euthanasia.

PS. See you soon at a fr*e talk and book signing or an Uplift Program workshop. Check our event schedule.

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