Managing Holiday Burnout ❄️
Managing holiday burnout involves setting boundaries, embracing imperfection, and making time for self-care to maintain mental health and balance during the stressful holiday season.
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Coping with Seasonal Depression
Seasonal depression, or seasonal affective disorder (SAD), can be managed through strategies like embracing sunlight, maintaining a regular routine, staying physically active, fostering social connections, and being kind to oneself during the darker months.
Movember- Raising Awareness for Men’s Mental Health and Suicide Prevention
Movember raises awareness for men’s mental health and suicide prevention by encouraging open dialogue, challenging societal norms, and supporting men in seeking help for mental health struggles.
Carrying the Spirit of Thanksgiving Forward
Carrying the spirit of Thanksgiving forward involves practicing self-compassion, embracing small moments of connection, and cultivating gratitude year-round to support mental well-being.
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation honors the survivors and children lost to Canada’s residential school system, emphasizing the importance of culturally sensitive mental health care, education, and support for healing and reconciliation.
Finding Time for Each Other Amidst the Chaos
Amidst busy schedules, prioritizing regular check-ins, shared activities, and mindfulness can help nurture relationships and strengthen connections, even during stressful times.
Pursue Happiness
Pursuing happiness involves giving yourself permission to be happy, cultivating a positive mindset through intentional actions like smiling and practicing gratitude, which can create a cycle of joy and resilience.
Is it Possible to be Happy
Happiness is achievable by shifting our focus from negativity to appreciating the positive moments in life, counteracting our brain’s natural tendency to focus on the negative.
The Power of Play in Therapy
Play therapy empowers children to express emotions, externalize problems, and build skills in a natural, developmentally appropriate way, while also fostering parent-child connection and healing beyond the therapy room.
How to Manage When a Partner is Struggling with Depression
Supporting a partner with depression involves encouraging professional help, fostering routines, actively listening, and prioritizing your own self-care to maintain balance and strength.