A Holistic Approach to Depression Bundle
A Holistic Approach to Depression Bundle
This course is fully online. If you're unable to join us for a live online class, don't worry - you can watch the replay at your convenience!
A Holistic Approach to Depression is packaged as a bundle. This is because anyone who signs up for the depression course before enrollment closes will receive not just the depression course ($500 value) but our prerequisite course ($350 value) as well at a heavily discounted rate of $550.
The prerequisite course is a requirement for all of our standalone classes (you can read more about this below). This prerequisite will give you the context you need to fully grasp the advanced topics in our specialized classes, setting you up for success. Think of it as building a strong foundation before adding the specialized tools to your herbal toolkit.
By purchasing the A Holistic Approach to Depression class now, you’ll be able to get the prerequisite course and the depression course for $550 instead of $850. You will also be able to enroll in future standalone classes without needing the prerequisite program, as you’ll already have taken it as part of the depression bundle.
A Holistic Approach to Depression Course Description
Depression manifests uniquely in each person and is shaped by their physical health, emotional landscape, and social environment. Our comprehensive course moves beyond simplistic explanations to explore depression's complex web of root causes and varied presentations. Through the lens of both modern science and traditional herbal wisdom, you'll develop a deep understanding of how inflammation, stress responses, social isolation, and environmental factors interweave to create individual depression patterns.
This journey takes you from historical perspectives on melancholia to cutting-edge neuroscience, while building practical skills in assessment and herbal support.
You'll learn to recognize depression's many faces – from subtle fatigue to profound emotional pain – and craft targeted protocols that address both symptoms and root causes.
This course also explores the therapeutic potential of psychedelic medicines in supporting depression, including the latest research on psilocybin, ketamine, and MDMA. Drawing from both clinical studies and decades of professional experience, Thomas shares insights into the mechanisms, applications, and integration of psychedelic therapies within a holistic treatment framework, with special attention to legal considerations and harm reduction approaches.
You'll learn to recognize depression's many faces – from subtle fatigue to profound emotional pain – and craft targeted protocols that address both symptoms and root causes.
This course also explores the therapeutic potential of psychedelic medicines in supporting depression, including the latest research on psilocybin, ketamine, and MDMA. Drawing from both clinical studies and decades of professional experience, Thomas shares insights into the mechanisms, applications, and integration of psychedelic therapies within a holistic treatment framework, with special attention to legal considerations and harm reduction approaches.
What to Expect
Whether you're a clinical herbalist seeking to deepen your practice, a mental health professional exploring herbal approaches, or someone navigating their own depression journey, this course offers both theoretical understanding and practical tools for meaningful change. Through a blend of recorded lectures, live discussions, and real-world case studies, you'll gain hands-on experience applying these concepts in clinical practice or in personal healing.
This intensive learning experience begins with essential prerequisite coursework designed to build your foundational knowledge. You'll have 6 weeks to complete these materials and pass a critical red flag assessment quiz before accessing the depression-specific content. Our live component includes dynamic discussion sessions, consisting of one prerequisite material discussion session in early January and six in-depth conversations on depression beginning in mid January.
For those seeking a deeper sensory connection with the herbs, we will offer an optional hands-on component: additional herbal experiencing sessions complete with an herbal exploration kit. These intimate gatherings focus on developing your sensory skills through guided tastings while exploring how different herbs affect our bodies and minds. Signups for this additional feature will be available at a later date to those who enroll in the course.
For those seeking a deeper sensory connection with the herbs, we will offer an optional hands-on component: additional herbal experiencing sessions complete with an herbal exploration kit. These intimate gatherings focus on developing your sensory skills through guided tastings while exploring how different herbs affect our bodies and minds. Signups for this additional feature will be available at a later date to those who enroll in the course.
Live Class Dates
6-8pm eastern
Jan. 9: Prerequisite Material
Jan. 16 - Session 1: Foundations & Historical Perspectives
Jan. 30 - Session 2: Experience, Meaning & Their Shaping
Feb. 13 - Session 3: Biology & Evolution
Feb. 27 - Session 4: Psychedelics & Novel Approaches
March 13 - Session 5: Herbal Medicine and Patterns of Depression
March 27 - Session 6: Special Contexts & Integration
What You'll Learn
- Deep dive into the multiple root causes of depression, including inflammation, stress response patterns, social factors, and environmental influences
- Understanding depression as a lived experience, including various symptom patterns and presentation styles
- Historical perspectives on melancholia and depression, evolution of diagnostic approaches, and modern clinical understanding
- Practical skills in depression assessment, including screening tools and pattern recognition
- Comprehensive herbal materia medica for depression, with specific applications for different presentations
- Strategic use of herbs as nervine tonics, stimulants, mood-elevating adaptogens, and neuro-anti-inflammatories
- Understanding depression as a lived experience, including various symptom patterns and presentation styles
- Historical perspectives on melancholia and depression, evolution of diagnostic approaches, and modern clinical understanding
- Practical skills in depression assessment, including screening tools and pattern recognition
- Comprehensive herbal materia medica for depression, with specific applications for different presentations
- Strategic use of herbs as nervine tonics, stimulants, mood-elevating adaptogens, and neuro-anti-inflammatories
A Note from Thomas
About Our Prerequisite Class
Our prerequisite course lays essential groundwork through three key elements: my practical philosophy of herbal medicine, a specific and comprehensive approach to building health, and clear guidelines on herbalists scope of practice.
Herbal medicine is deeply personal - every practitioner brings their unique perspective and understanding to this work. When we explore complex health challenges like depression, simply learning pattern recognition and corresponding herbal protocols isn't enough. You need to understand the philosophical framework behind these approaches.
By including my foundational perspective on health and illness, along with my distinct approach to building health (separate from disease prevention), I've created context to enrich your learning in all future classes. This deeper understanding allows you to engage more meaningfully with advanced topics and standalone courses, seeing not just what we do, but why and how we approach herbal medicine the way we do.
Looking forward to seeing you in class!
-Thomas
Herbal medicine is deeply personal - every practitioner brings their unique perspective and understanding to this work. When we explore complex health challenges like depression, simply learning pattern recognition and corresponding herbal protocols isn't enough. You need to understand the philosophical framework behind these approaches.
By including my foundational perspective on health and illness, along with my distinct approach to building health (separate from disease prevention), I've created context to enrich your learning in all future classes. This deeper understanding allows you to engage more meaningfully with advanced topics and standalone courses, seeing not just what we do, but why and how we approach herbal medicine the way we do.
Looking forward to seeing you in class!
-Thomas
FAQ
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Is there a payment plan for this bundle?
Yes! There is a payment plan available (5 months, $121/month). You can choose this option at the very top of this page.
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When do the live classes take place?
Our live component includes dynamic discussion sessions, consisting of one prerequisite material discussion session in early January and six in-depth conversations on depression beginning in mid January. Please see the "Live Class Dates" section above for specific dates!
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Who do I contact with questions about this bundle?
For questions about this class, please contact [email protected].
Your Course Instructor
Thomas Easley
Thomas Easley, RH (AHG), is a Clinical Herbalist and the founder of the Eclectic School of Herbal Medicine. With a passion for herbal medicine ignited in 1996, Thomas has dedicated his life to helping others through a unique approach that integrates Traditional Western Herbalism, Clinical Nutrition, and modern medical sciences.
Since opening his practice in 2001, Thomas has provided guidance and support to tens of thousands of clients. In 2010, he founded the Eclectic School of Herbal Medicine, which offers comprehensive clinical training. As a professional member of the American Herbalists Guild, Thomas continues to refine his clinical expertise by reviewing cases for his school’s free clinic and maintaining an active private practice.
Thomas is the co-author of The Modern Herbal Dispensatory: A Medicine Making Guide and Modern Herbal Medicine. He firmly believes in the power of herbal medicine to transform lives and promote vibrant health. His approach emphasizes the importance of food as medicine and incorporates tailored diets, stress reduction techniques, nutritional supplements, and exercise to help clients achieve their health goals.
As a champion for evidence-based practices, Thomas strives to ensure that his teachings and methods are rooted in tradition, clinical practice, and sound scientific principles. He draws inspiration from the Eclectic and Physiomedical physicians of the 19th century, combining their wisdom with modern medical sciences to create a comprehensive and systematic approach to health and healing.
Since opening his practice in 2001, Thomas has provided guidance and support to tens of thousands of clients. In 2010, he founded the Eclectic School of Herbal Medicine, which offers comprehensive clinical training. As a professional member of the American Herbalists Guild, Thomas continues to refine his clinical expertise by reviewing cases for his school’s free clinic and maintaining an active private practice.
Thomas is the co-author of The Modern Herbal Dispensatory: A Medicine Making Guide and Modern Herbal Medicine. He firmly believes in the power of herbal medicine to transform lives and promote vibrant health. His approach emphasizes the importance of food as medicine and incorporates tailored diets, stress reduction techniques, nutritional supplements, and exercise to help clients achieve their health goals.
As a champion for evidence-based practices, Thomas strives to ensure that his teachings and methods are rooted in tradition, clinical practice, and sound scientific principles. He draws inspiration from the Eclectic and Physiomedical physicians of the 19th century, combining their wisdom with modern medical sciences to create a comprehensive and systematic approach to health and healing.
For questions about this class, please contact [email protected].