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Dec 24, 2022
1 min

Worried about difficult family relationships over the holidays?

As you head into the holidays, here are a few reminders to help you feel better about spending time with family and friends. Consider...

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Dec 17, 2022
2 min

When Grief doesn't take a holiday

Whether you have lost a loved one or you're navigating through a life transition such as becoming an empty-nester, getting separated or...

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Dec 10, 2022
2 min

Keep your sex life alive over the holidays.

Work parties, children’s parties, family time, visiting and hosting relatives, decorating, baking, shopping...and the list goes on...it's...

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Dec 3, 2022
2 min

Tips to navigate those body & food-related comments coming your way.

The holiday season can bring a lot of anxiety to those experiencing body dissatisfaction, disordered eating, or eating disorders. Holiday...

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Nov 5, 2022
2 min

Your Handy Guide for Coping with Panic Attacks

Ever had one? Panic attacks feel awful in the moment and often seem to come out of nowhere. Sometimes they can be past trauma coming...

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Dec 22, 2021
2 min

Set boundaries for a peaceful holiday

Many people try hard to please their family, especially over the holidays, as their loved one’s happiness is often at the top of their...

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Dec 15, 2021
2 min

'Tis the season for the “O” word

It’s officially the season of "O"verwhelm. And you're probably wondering how to feel less overwhelmed during the holidays and beyond....

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Dec 8, 2021
3 min

Part of the Sandwich Generation? How to recognize stress within yourself and lighten your load.

My role as a social worker in the Extra Mural program gave me a firsthand exposure to how taxing this double caregiver role can be on...

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Dec 24, 2020
2 min

Be Present. Practice staying grounded and in the moment

At the end of the day, the reason for the season was never to feel frantic, poor or anxious. Practice staying grounded and in the moment.

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Dec 17, 2020
2 min

Set boundaries with family

Christmas can feel like a huge work project. Many of our clients tell us they feel there are so many people to please.

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Dec 10, 2020
2 min

Practice gratefulness & contentment

The Christmas season is about celebration not experiencing everything in excess.

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Dec 3, 2020
2 min

Know your personal values and ensure your holiday season reflects those

Try to remove some of that pressure you put on yourself to be everything to everyone this holiday season (and frankly all year round).

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Nov 27, 2020
2 min

Manage your expectations of the holiday season

Here are some helpful ways to combat anxiety this holiday season and help you manage your expectations of yourself and others.

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Dec 27, 2019
2 min

Managing expectations over the holidays

When I look back on Christmas as a child, I don’t remember my mom seeming stressed. She likely was, I just didn’t see...

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Dec 12, 2019
3 min

We are facing an epidemic of overwhelm

How to feel less overwhelmed during the holidays and beyond….

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