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 11, 2023
by Mark Vande Braak, Ph.D, FT, MT-BC
You have permission to grieve. Do not let anyone tell you something different. However, it is essential to be gentle with yourself. The anxiety and build-up to the holiday is very stressful and real. It is alright to spend time remembering your loved one and the gifts that they gave you in life.
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 1, 2018
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While the upcoming holiday season brings warmness to the hearts of many, it can also bring thoughts of stress.
