Breaking Down the Walls

Imagine you’re talking to a depressed friend who is finding it hard to open up and trust. Write a conversation where you take steps to gradually break down those walls of distrust.

Building trust with someone dealing with depression can be challenging, but this prompt aims to help you visualise and articulate how you can effectively approach such a situation. You might focus on genuine concern, a patient approach or reassurances of non-judgemental listening, as you explore how to slowly helping them break down their walls and initiate a dialogue.