Written by Jody Pierce, LCSW Executive Director, Pennock Center for Counseling All kinds of things can contribute to stress during the holiday season; our self-expectations and the expectations of others, the number of things to do, the financial burden, and the emotions that arise at this time of year. Here are some suggestions that may […]
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Holiday Stress to Holiday Success
Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024Gratitude
Tuesday, October 25th, 2022Article by Rian Razo, MA Gratitude is defined by the Oxford dictionary as “the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness.” With Thanksgiving approaching, it is the perfect time to practice gratitude. The holidays bring on family togetherness and memories. Simultaneously, the holidays can bring on feelings of grief, […]
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Wednesday, November 28th, 2007The holidays often include times of stress, fatigue, and challenges of all kinds. At the same time, we have great expectations of happiness during the holidays and the television images, magazine images and store advertising all reinforce this. Unfortunately these expectations are frequently not satisfied. We see stories of hope, love, fulfillment; but may feel loneliness, grief, and pressure. Adjusting our expectations and changing our view of happiness can lead to a truer sense of joy.
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