Mental Health
Posted on December 16, 2025
The holidays can be joyful. But for those in recovery, they’re also high-risk. Stress, family tension, and alcohol-filled gatherings can trigger relapse. This guide offers practical steps, faith-based encouragement, and proven strategies to stay grounded, sober, and hopeful through Christmas and New Year’s.
Mental Health
Posted on December 11, 2025
Holiday expectations can leave you feeling exhausted and guilty. Discover practical ways to simplify your schedule, set loving boundaries, and create meaningful traditions that fit your family today. Find peace, joy, and connection this season — without trying to be everywhere at once.
Mental Health
Posted on December 4, 2025
by Rita Burley, LISW
The holidays promise joy and celebration, but for many, December brings loneliness, stress, and grief. Whether you’re searching for meaning or simply trying to cope, your mental and emotional well-being matters. This season can stir pain—but it can also offer healing, connection, and hope. Here’s how to navigate it with care.
Mental Health
Posted on December 1, 2023
by Virginia Strubbe, CSW-PIP, OSW-C
The classic hymn O Holy Night speaks to both the heaviness in this world and the joy we have with our Savior’s birth. The holiday season can easily turn into a prescribed hustle and bustle. It’s easy to feel a bit weary. How can we experience joy amidst weariness this holiday season?
Mental Health
Posted on November 23, 2019
They are finally here… days of good cheer, Christmas parties, and lots of time with family and friends! But for some people, these days are very difficult. Those who suffer from social anxiety can become very uncomfortable at social gatherings
