Coping with Anxiety and Depression in Your Relationship

Introduction 

• Brief overview of anxiety and depression
• Importance of understanding these conditions in the context of relationships

Normal vs. Diagnosable Anxiety and Depression 

• Defining anxiety and depression
• The difference between normal feelings of anxiety and depression versus diagnosable disorders
• Signs it may be time to seek professional help

Supporting a Partner with Anxiety and Depression

• Overview of how to support a partner with anxiety
  
  • The power of physical touch in reducing anxiety
• Overview of how to support a partner with depression
  
  • The importance of focused attention and presence
• Strategies for supporting a partner with either condition
  
  • The power of vulnerability in conversation

Is the Relationship the Cause? 

• Identifying when relationship dynamics may be contributing to anxiety or depression
• Brief strategies for addressing potential relationship issues