For some the Christmas season is often seen as The Most Wonderful Time of the Year. While the lyrics of this song can ring true for many people, the reality for several others is that the change in seasons often brings about more negative than positive feelings. Thesenegative feelings often result in a high amount of grief, sadness, fear, and also anxiety. There are several factors that cause depressive symptoms to intensify during the holiday season. Here are a few: Less Active: There … [Read more...] about Tips for Reducing Stress During the Holiday Season
Having a Battle Plan for Life
Having a plan in place for life’s challenges is one of the keys to avoid emotional problems in life. Most of the counseling work I do with people is related to a reaction to problems encountered. Since we can’t change the past, I often point people in the direction of understanding what has happened to them and learning to prepare for future events when they happen. Proper stress management is more about preparing for future stress, not finding ways to avoid it. It would be hard to imagine … [Read more...] about Having a Battle Plan for Life
