Learning to dance in the rain

Learning to dance in the rain

How to overcome depression as a couple. With online material

Depressive phases often last for a long time. How can couples in which one partner is suffering from depression cope with this? Sit it out and ‘wait for the sun to shine’ – or learn to ‘dance in the rain’ instead? This book provides couples affected by depression with help in finding a way through depressive episodes together. They learn how to keep their relationship stable during such times and how, instead of being worn down by the strain, it can be a resource for reducing depression. The therapeutic approaches, some of which were developed specifically for this group of people, are derived from couples therapy and incorporate behavioural, depth psychology and systemic methods. The book is suitable for self-help before or during psychotherapy, as well as following inpatient therapy to support integration into everyday life at home. From the contents : Understanding what depression means to you • Forming an alliance against depression • Protecting your children together • Healing old wounds • Feeling secure in your relationship • Remaining partners for each other • Strengthening your health