Wellness Matters Webinar — Living Well with Depression

So, you have depression. Or does depression have you?

Even after you have successfully navigated your way through your first bout of depression, there is a pretty good chance (50% actually) you will experience depression again and again throughout your lifespan. Because depression is a highly recurrent disorder it is important to learn how to manage the symptoms during an episode, learn from the experience, build resilience, and develop healthy coping skills to prepare and brace yourself for the inevitable future episodes. In this webinar, Ramona explores the definition and diagnostic criteria of depression. Current trends and best practices in the treatment of depression will be discussed. Understanding the disorder better and gaining knowledge of available self-help treatments will empower participants to live well with

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Couples: Staying Strong in Stressful Times

Couples who function effectively treat each other with consideration and support each other. There is nothing like a pandemic to test the strength of healthy relationship. In these unprecedented times with increased uncertainty about the future, there will be moments (maybe days) when even the most healthy and high-functioning couple is going to spin out of control and perform below their capacity. In times of stress, like no other the ability to respond quickly with repair measures is crucial. In this webinar, participants learn that conflict and big emotions are not the enemies. Couples are introduced to the Gottman repair checklist and shown how the tool applied to real-life scenarios. When managed responsibly, honestly and with care, even the most intense stress, is something that can make a relationship stronger.

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