Feeling the Holiday Pressure? Quick Tips to Keep Your Cool
At their best, holidays may evoke feelings of joy and goodwill. However, they can also be times of extra stress and emotional upheaval, especially for those who find it difficult to spend extended time with family.
Whether you’re about to blow your top while sitting in interstate traffic or at the dinner table with Uncle Dave, here are some tips to help you keep your cool throughout the holiday season.
Why Am I Still Sad?Understanding Grief
Grief is a natural response to all kinds of loss - changing relationships, losing a job, moving to a new city, experiencing decreased physical or mental functioning, confronting death, or even becoming disillusioned about the state of the world. Grief may continue to wash over us in waves for weeks, months, or even years after a significant loss. However, understanding grief and our response to it may help us cope with the waves when they come.