The Importance of Traditions – Throughout Any Season
Traditions wield the power to instill structure, foster connections, and offer stability, all of which can positively impact our mental well-being.
The Holidays are Coming – Brace Yourself!
There is a tremendous amount of pressure to be “happy” at holiday time, to revel in the joy of the season when truth be told, it’s not much fun for many folks.
Procrastination and anxiety
Setting priorities or feeling overwhelmed can lead to putting off tasks. It can increase anxiety and generate more avoidance.
Best Life: 5 Ways to Stay Sane During the Holiday Season, According to a Therapist
According to the APA, 44 % of women and 31 % of men feel an increase in their stress level around the holidays. Here’s some tips to help!
Newsweek: Man choosing to spend Thanksgiving with sister’s ex-husband
More adults are becoming estranged from a family member. But, can we find a different way? Laurie Poole weighs in.
How Does My Childhood Upbringing Affect Me Now?
back to all A trending topic, both professionally and personally, in the past few weeks, is the issue of parenting: the manner in which children are parented, does it affect the person you are today, and the ways parenting affects a person’s strengths, challenges, and limitations? No matter if you are currently a parent or not, […]
Managing Family Stress During The Holidays
While there is no magic recipe to avoid some of the stress, here are some suggestions for managing holiday stress and family drama. Expecting difficult relatives to behave differently probably isn’t realistic. Self-care and planning are key to managing anxiety and emotional strain!
Six Tips for Managing Grief During the Holidays
back to all Grief is difficult at any time of the year but none more so than over the holidays. Have you lost a loved one, a relationship, a job or suffered another kind of loss this holiday season? These can amplify it even more. Bombarded with advertising messages of family gatherings and ho ho […]