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How To Manage Holiday Stress

By Christopher Nahumck, Ph.D., MDiv, MSW, MA You may remember the holidays from your childhood fondly. You recall waking up early on Christmas and being so excited. Or, perhaps you think about spending weeks off school celebrating Hanukkah. As an adult, the holidays may be different now. Holiday stress can ruin what is supposed to be the most "wonderful time of the year." In between endless to-do lists and hosting holiday parties, you find yourself feeling overwhelmed. And, in spite of desperately wanting to feel joyful, it is elusive. Instead of enjoying yourself,...

4 Things That Every Child Affected By Divorce Needs

By Annie Miller, LMFT

This is blog post #2 in the series “Helping My Child Thrive After A Divorce.” Check out the first blog post in the series here.

Are you wondering what divorce does to a child? Divorce is not easy for anyone. It is especially hard for kids. Researchers have found that the first year after divorce tends to be the hardest on kids.

As a parent, you can help your child cope with the divorce much better if you understand what they need to help them get through this difficult time. Here are some things that every child who is coping with their parents’ divorce needs.

Depression and Suicide

by Bekke Abe

depression and suicide

Depression is real. We have all experienced the pain, the burden, and the hopelessness. We have all been in that valley of darkness. Depression is not selective, it hits all different people from all walks of life; the poor, the middle class, the rich, the famous (i.e., Robin Williams, Avicii, Kate Spade, etc.), the spiritual (i.e, Rick Warren’s son Matthew), and the list goes on.

How To Manage Holiday Stress

4 Things That Every Child Affected By Divorce Needs

By Annie Miller, LMFT

This is blog post #2 in the series “Helping My Child Thrive After A Divorce.” Check out the first blog post in the series here.

Depression and Suicide

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