by Kate Grady | Dec 23, 2025 | Holidays
As we enter into this holiday season, the world quickly reminds us the day after Halloween that Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Diwali and Christmas are lurking in the future weeks. We think of multicolored lights wrapped around the trees, the many casserole dishes...
by Angelique Works | Dec 19, 2025 | Holidays
Every year around Christmas, my family and I watch The Santa Clause. It’s funny, nostalgic, and full of magic, but now that I’m both a therapist and a mom, I can’t unsee what’s really going on. My clinical brain ruins a lot of movies, but this one hits different. It’s...
by Julie Miller | Dec 11, 2025 | Holidays, Mental Health
The holidays are often a time that can bring about mixed emotions. It is not unusual to feel joy and nostalgia mixed with social pressure, loneliness, or sensory overwhelm. As a therapist, I am quick to remind my clients that it’s okay to hold more than one emotion at...
by Alex Delgado | Dec 10, 2025 | Holidays
The holiday season can be a time of joy, connection, and reflection, especially when it comes to spending time with family. While reconnecting with loved ones can be uplifting, it can also bring stress, pressure, old tensions, and emotional overwhelm. Preparing your...
by Keeley Fritsch | Feb 10, 2025 | Holidays, Self-Care
When I finally go on vacation, I’ll be relaxed. When I finally get that promotion, I’ll spend more time with my family. When I finally start dating, I’ll be happy. When I finally get in shape, I’ll feel better about myself. When I finally (fill in the blank), I’ll...
by Alexis Pyrdum | Dec 25, 2023 | Grief, Holidays
If you’ve come to read this blog, I first want you to know that you are not alone. Holidays are often difficult for a multitude of reasons including financial stress, the positive stresses surrounding celebrations and more. Holidays can feel even more complicated when...
