This book offers a new sense of empowerment for the intimate partners of people living with serious health problems. Collinge draws on cutting-edge scientific research along with his experience counseling couples facing serious illness to offer a range of insights, strategies, and techniques that caregivers can utilize to promote their partners’ physical and emotional well-being—while also promoting their own. Topics include: • The importance of self-care for the caring partner • Ways of involving family and friends in a network of support • Simple massage and touch techniques to bring comfort and reduce symptoms • How open, affirmative communication can contribute to healing • Basic energy-healing techniques to promote well-being