by Lisa Larsen | Dec 19, 2018 | Counseling News, Managing Holiday Stress, Mental Health
Between shopping for gifts, preparing for lavish dinners, and having visiting relatives and friends, the holiday season creates more stress than we might realize. This can lead to feeling burned out, tired, cranky and it might even make us miss out on the joy that is...
by Matt O'Grady | Dec 19, 2018 | Counseling News, Managing Holiday Stress, Mental Health
During the holiday season, there’s a distinct emphasis on giving thanks for all that we’re fortunate enough to have. But in trying to make the season festive, we often put unnecessary stress on ourselves and each other. As a result, we might not feel as merry as we...
by Gina Carlino | Dec 19, 2018 | Counseling News, Managing Holiday Stress, Mental Health
Let’s face it, sometimes the holidays aren’t always a time for fun and celebration. They can be a time of increased depression because we are alone, or they can be filled with anxiety because we have to be around family or people we don’t always get along with....
by Taylor Bennett | Nov 30, 2017 | Counseling News, Holidays, Managing Holiday Stress, Mental Health, Stress and Anxiety
Now that Thanksgiving is over, the Christmas season has officially begun! And you know what that means—excessive exposure to holiday stimuli. There’s Santa Claus at the mall, “Silent Night” playing on the radio, glowing trees in every window, and horses dressed-up as...
by Amber Shimel, MA | Dec 16, 2016 | Career and Money, Counseling News, Fun, Holidays, Managing Holiday Stress
The holiday season is a time for good cheer and merriment! Or is it? For many, the mention of Hanukkah, Christmas, or New Year’s brings as many winces as it does smiles. The fact is, the holiday season can be as much of a burden as it is a celebration; and the...
