By now, you may have heard “it’s the most wonderful time of the year” over and over through commercials, social media posts or as you walk down the aisles at the grocery store. (Try to read that without hearing it sung by the famous Andy Williams). It has been ingrained in us throughout our lives… Continue reading Holiday Anxiety: Why do the Holidays Stress Me Out?
The holidays have a way of creating an intense buildup of anticipation and then leaving us with a profound sense of disappointment and stress. Of course, this is not always the case and it may not be everyone’s experience. But for those of you reading this who feel like this speaks to you, you are… Continue reading How to Create New Holiday Traditions with Your Chosen Family
The holidays often bring up emotions ranging from joy and excitement to depression and loneliness. This happens any year, but 2020 has been particularly rough for many people. Even the cheeriest of people may be finding it difficult to get in the holiday spirit. Between experiencing a global pandemic, various social justice movements, international unrest,… Continue reading A Guide to Navigating the Holidays after a Difficult Year
Ask a Therapist: How to Manage the Holiday Season During a Pandemic [Summary] The holidays are going to be a bit different this year, and we want to support you! In this Q&A, you’ll hear from our therapists about how to cope through handling stress related to the holidays and the COVID-19 pandemic. If you… Continue reading Ask a Therapist: How to Manage the Holiday Season During a Pandemic [Video]
How to Celebrate the Holidays Safely During the COVID-19 Pandemic [Transcript] As we enter into the holiday season, we must be mindful of our safety and the safety of others. In order to be mindful of this, we have to think about the things that we have been advised to do to protect ourselves… Continue reading How to Celebrate the Holidays Safely During the COVID-19 Pandemic [Video]
Find this video helpful?We would love for you to pass it along! Email | Facebook | Twitter | Pinterest | LinkedIn Ask a Therapist: Handling The Holiday Stress [Transcript] How do I deal with feeling isolated during the holidays? How do I deal with feeling isolated during the holidays? This can be really tough and there are a few things that you can… Continue reading Ask a Therapist: Handling Holiday Stress [Video]
Find this video helpful?We would love for you to pass it along! Email | Facebook | Twitter | Pinterest | LinkedIn Ask a Therapist: Dealing with Family During the Holidays [Transcript] How do I deal with getting annoyed or frustrated with family members? My first thought about this is to validate this for yourself. It makes a lot of sense that you may… Continue reading Ask a Therapist: Dealing with Family During the Holidays [Video]
If spending time with family during the holiday season stresses you out or triggers you, you’re not alone! For many of us, visiting family might mean spending time, energy, or money in ways that don’t align with our values. We might have radically different political views, lifestyles, or religious beliefs than the people who raised… Continue reading ‘Tis the Season for Setting Boundaries
The holidays can be a wondrous and joyous time for relaxing, spending time with loved ones, and celebrating the passing of another year. For many people, though, the holidays can also be stressful and hectic. It can be a time full of event planning, last minute shopping, and budgeting of both time and money. In… Continue reading Tips on Managing Your Gift Giving Anxiety
We are getting into the holiday season which means things are naturally going to become more stressful. Around the holidays, there is increased pressure to attend events, offer gifts to friends and family. There is opportunities for excessive spending if we aren’t careful. The holidays will never be completely stress free, but here are a… Continue reading Surviving the Holidays with Less Stress
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