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Merry Christmas! Today is stressful, let’s be real. Here are some tips to manage.

Merry Christmas! Today is stressful, let’s be real. Here are some tips to manage.

Self care is necessary any time of the year. The holidays are a special time that may require more awareness to managing your self care needs. Recovery from substance use can trigger plenty challenging emotions. Ensuring you have a solid plan in place is necessary to getting through the hard moments throughout the holidays. . .... . . . . #holidayrecoveryplan #holidayselfcare #copingwiththeholidays See more

Grief comes in phases and waves. The holidays can amp up those feelings or surprise you. Prepare yourself so you aren’t caught off guard. . .... . . . #grief #copingwithgrief #copingstrategies See more

Grief comes in phases and waves. The holidays can amp up those feelings or surprise you. Prepare yourself so you aren’t caught off guard. . .... . . . #grief #copingwithgrief #copingstrategies See more

Mindfulness can be practiced alone or with family. Below we have attached exercises for children and yourself. It’s a great way to get the whole family involved. The holidays are overstimulating and overwhelming. We hope these guides can help you navigate the strange times we have found ourselves in. . .... . . . #mindulfness #copingskills #copingskillsforkids #kidsmindfulness See more

Mindfulness is an underrated tool to coping with overwhelming feelings. It takes patience and practice but the benefits are extremely positive. Benefits of mindfulness: * Reduced symptoms of anxiety and depression * Improved memory, focus, and mental process speed... * Improved ability to adapt to stressful situations * Greater satisfaction within relationships * Reduced rumination * Improved ability to manage emotions . . . . . #mindfullness #coping #copingskills See more

The holidays are a challenging time for many people, especially with the current restrictions that are in place. It is easy to fall into negative coping mechanisms. Anxiety is a common symptom during the holidays and during a pandemic. There are many easy techniques to conquer overwhelming feelings. We are here to help! Check back everyday this week for tips and skills to help manage through the holidays! ... . . . . . #anxiety #copingwithanxiety #copingwiththeholidays #affirmations #copingskills #iyacounselling See more