Christmas is about family time, which means it is normal for you to want to spend it with your child. However, when there has been a divorce/ separation it becomes difficult to enjoy this time of the year. You and your ex will want to spend this special time with your child, so who gets... Continue Reading →
Navidad en dos hogares
La Navidad se trata de tiempo en familia, lo que significa que es normal que quiera pasarla con su hijo. Sin embargo, cuando ha habido un divorcio / separación se vuelve difícil disfrutar de esta época del año. Usted y su ex querrán pasar este momento especial con su hijo, entonces, ¿quién puede hacerlo? Trate... Continue Reading →
Couples Communication During the Holiday Season
For couples, the holiday season can be stressful, to say the least. There can be arguments about money, whose parents' house we are going to first, where we will be spending the most time, what to bring, what gifts to get, etc. This year with COVID, all of these factors can be even more challenging. One thing couples will benefit from is... Continue Reading →
Gemeinschaftsgefühl: Community Engagement
In the summer of 2013, The Adler School of Professional Psychology, now Adler University, published a magazine for alumni and friends of the school called Gemeinschaftsgefühl. You may be thinking that’s a typo, but it's not. Gemeinschaftsgefühl means “community engagement” or “social interest.” This Adlerian terminology describes how connected and interested one is in the... Continue Reading →
Mindful Cleansing
Throughout the year, it can be easy to fall away from one’s spirituality. On the other hand, sometimes people are so busy during the holiday season that it is hard to stay focused on what the holidays are really about. Sure all the parties, family get-togethers, and visits with friends seem to celebrate the season,... Continue Reading →
Physical Wellness During The Holidays
It can be so easy to get off track during the holidays. People have social obligations, family get-togethers, holiday preparations to do, traveling, and maybe even a school holiday play here and there. Don’t let all these extra events get in the way of taking care of your physical health and home safety. It can... Continue Reading →
Mental Health and The Holidays
For those who suffer mental health issues and those who do not alike, the holidays can be an overwhelming time. There is so much going on, people to see, things to do, sometimes people forget to take care of themselves. It is important to keep tabs on your emotional well-being as well as your personal... Continue Reading →
Grief and the Holidays: Getting Through the Holidays After Losing a Loved One
“Through the years we all will be together If the fates allow So hang a shining star upon the highest bough And have yourself a merry little Christmas now” This is my favorite Christmas song of all time, particularly the Judy Garland version. There is something so splendidly melancholy about it, and yet there... Continue Reading →
Expectations of the Holidays: How to Stay Emotionally Safe
The holidays come tied in more than just ribbons and bows. They can also come tangled up in expectations. Let’s be honest, it is difficult not to in the world we are living in! Think about it, Christmas music can be heard on the radio as early as October, people willingly leave their Thanksgiving dinners... Continue Reading →