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Boundaries & Stress Management During the Holiday Season

Tuesday, December 3rd, 2019

Issues: boundaries, family, holidays, mental health, stress

Written by Meghan Ringler, MSW Intern The holiday season can be cheerful and joyous as time with loved ones is shared and traditions enjoyed. However, the holidays can be a time of stress as conflicts between family members and friends is escalated and the pressure to achieve the “perfect” holiday get-together can be over the […]

Healthy Coping & Holiday Stress

Monday, November 19th, 2018

Issues: coping, emotion, emotions, family, holiday, holidays, self-care, stress, tradition

by Rachel Morici-Leirer, LPC It is no mystery that the holidays can bring up depression, loss and overwhelm. The effects are understandable; holidays bring about increased demands, pressure, financial stress and perhaps grief and longing, especially when we have lost a loved one. Let’s focus on what you can do to minimize the holiday blues […]

Easing the transition of a move

Wednesday, July 18th, 2018

Issues: adolescents, anxiety, children, family, kids, mental health, moving, parenting, transition, transitions

Easing the transition of a Move “Home is wherever you are… together.” -Alma Powell Moving can be quite stressful as it triggers the bittersweet memories within us of letting go and moving on. The mixed emotions in saying goodbye and starting fresh and new. Children may be hit hard as they adjust to changing […]