The holidays are fast approaching. Warm fires, yummy pies, comfort food, long-held traditions. These are the things that so many of us look forward to and enjoy about Thanksgiving and Christmas. But there are also those of us who dread the holidays. For some, the holidays mean facing some messy family drama. As a society, […]
The Single Valentine
These days, Valentine’s day seems like it has taken on a life of its own with the all the commercial hype! For many of us this is fine, it is a fun excuse to celebrate our love and/or relationship. However, for those who don’t have a significant other this can be a hard time of year. […]
Holiday Traditions
What holiday memories do you have from your childhood? They are likely tied to family traditions. When I was growing up, my family lived far away from our extended family members, so we were almost always traveling on Christmas Day. So unlike many of my friends, whose grandparents, aunts, and uncles all lived nearby, we […]
Grieving During the Holidays
The holidays can be such a fun and joyous time for some of us that it is easy to forget that for some the holidays are a really hard time. I have several clients that are facing the upcoming holidays while mourning the loss of a a loved one and I know they are not […]
Christmas Gift Ideas
I love giving gifts! It is one of my favorite parts of the holidays. I love spending time looking to the perfect gift for every person on my list. Something that tells them I put thought into what they would like and what would make them feel special. There is something special about seeing someone […]