The holidays bring people together in ways that feel warm for some and complicated for others. If your family dynamics are layered, emotionally charged, or simply draining, preparing to see family can take more out of you than the celebration itself. Holiday family...
The world loves to treat December like a month-long celebration. Lights go up, playlists change, office treats appear, and people ask the same question over and over, “Are you ready for the holidays?” But if you are grieving, that question lands differently. You might...
Last week we spoke about coping with difficult family dynamics during the holiday season, this week we’ll speak to general self-care practices that would benefit you in any situation. Although these strategies are sure to help you adjust to last-minute changes,...
It’s the most wonderful time of the year…unless you have challenging relatives. In which case you can practically cue the mayhem. Since December is National Stress Free Holidays Month, we thought we’d share a few tips to help you manage difficult family dynamics...
Stress and depression are frequent uninvited visitors during the Holiday season, a period beginning around Thanksgiving (November) lasting until the New Year (January). Which makes sense. The duties around the holidays can be overwhelming; the cooking, shopping,...
