Coping with Grief During the Holidays

Coping with Grief During the Holidays

The holidays are supposed to be a time filled with joy, laughter, and excitement. But, if you’re experiencing a loss around any holiday, it’s difficult to feel that kind of joy that those around you might be sharing.  Grief around the holidays isn’t uncommon. Maybe...
A New Take on New Year’s Resolution

A New Take on New Year’s Resolution

The year ahead needs a different kind of New Year’s Resolution. After the year we’ve had, plans to work out more and eat less are helpful, but might be superseded by resolutions more centered on our emotional health. Consider what we’ve endured! Separately and...
7 Ways to Make Merry With Your Kids for the Holidays

7 Ways to Make Merry With Your Kids for the Holidays

The holidays are best enjoyed with a healthy dose of children’s glee and excitement! The kids, grandkids, nieces, nephews, or other children in your life look forward to this season all year long. Chances are, some of your best memories of the holidays are from your...
Chronic Illness During the Holidays

Chronic Illness During the Holidays

Dealing with a chronic illness at any time can take every last bit of energy and strength you have. When holidays roll around, whether it’s the middle of the summer and you’re celebrating the 4th of July or a birthday, or you’re already stressing over Thanksgiving and...
Dealing with Holiday Stress: Tips to Keep Anxiety Levels Low

Dealing with Holiday Stress: Tips to Keep Anxiety Levels Low

Holiday stress! Remember when the holidays were fun? Perhaps you had to harken back to early childhood to answer that question accurately. Let’s face it, the holiday season can be joyous and fun, but it has also become synonymous with stress. Travel plans, enormous...