Holiday Survival Part 3: Coping with Grief

Holidays Remind us of Loss The holidays are supposed to be a time of joy and celebration. We see friends and family who we haven’t spent time with for a while. We attend gatherings and review the year, revel in our accomplishments, talk about the kids, laugh and enjoy...

Holiday Survival, Part 2: Coping with Anxiety

Holiday Worries The holidays often bring anxiety and worry. What gift will I buy for so and so? Who am I forgetting? Are these gifts good enough? Will they notice if I don’t get them anything? What if I don’t contribute to the office charity this year? Am I a bad...

Holiday Survival Tips, Part 1: “The Ally”

The Holiday Gathering Gauntlet Holiday gatherings can turn a happy time of year into a minefield of stress. Even if you are in good spirits, family gatherings can bring you to the verge of a breakdown. Most of us love our families, but getting together for a...