Even the happiest and chillest of families has their fair amount of stress around the holidays. I haven’t worked with a client yet that didn’t have a range of emotions about the upcoming gatherings, events, and family dynamics that rise to the surface during the holiday season. There’s typically a variety of personalities, planning styles, rigid versus flexible ways of operating, and then there’s crazy Aunt Sally. But there’s always a way to reframe and plan ahead to make the most out of your holiday gatherings and find joy in your wild family interactions. Check out our latest blog to learn more.
Read MoreDoes your family have set traditions, or do you change it up every year? Are you energized by thinking about the holiday gatherings you have on your calendar, or does it feel draining to decide what dish everyone is bringing to the potluck? Everyone does the holidays differently, and I enjoy sitting with clients learning how people approach it, but also reflecting back how they feel and present when discussing the upcoming events of the season. Our therapist Sky Yeater shares how she has worked with her partner to navigate family difference, traditions, and the introduction of chosen family-which may take priority if that’s what brings you joy. Read the full blog to learn more about navigating traditions while experimenting with different ways to do things around the holidays, and with the people you actually want to be with.
Read MoreThe holidays are a time for celebration, gatherings, and joy. But for most of us, holidays can also bring about awkwardness, stress, tension, activation of painful memories, and grief. It can be difficult to navigate through our relationships on the holidays. Sky Yeater, our Counseling Intern, shares several fun and easy strategies to bring some interaction and new communication to your gatherings this holiday season. Check out this blog post and give some of these strategies a try. What could it hurt?
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