It’s the height of the holiday season and most of us are experiencing a range of emotions. As mental health care providers, we hear about nostalgia and excitement, but also about heightened stress and worry. If this time of year is feeling especially tough, you’re not alone. We’ve pulled together three useful guides for coping this holiday season. We hope that one of them helps you, and we look forward to seeing you in 2020.
The New York Times’ Holiday Survival Guide
If you know you’re prone to stress during the holidays, here’s your guide for coping with travel, entertaining, the holiday blues, and more.
Bustle’s Guide for Coping with Grief During the Holidays
If you’re grieving the loss of a loved one, the holidays can be painful in a way that not everyone understands. In Bustle’s guide, 15 women share their strategies for coping.
Vice’s Guide for Heading off an Eating Disorder Relapse During the Holidays
Socializing during the holidays often includes food, and can trigger eating disorder relapses. This article provides resources and strategies for getting ahead of a potential relapse.
