Holiday Help

A gift of practices to support you this holiday season

Last December, I put together short weekly videos to help people with some ideas on managing holiday stress. I’ve put them all together here as a gift for you. Take what is helpful and leave the rest.

Photo by Superkitina on Unsplash

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The People

Sometimes, during the holiday season, we may find ourselves navigating interactions with difficult people (even if we love them, they can still be difficult). Here are a few ideas on getting through those encounters.

Self-Compassion

We need self-compassion year-long and definitely during the holiday chaos.

Staying Grounded

With so much to do, it’s easy to get lost in the doing. Here are three quick ideas for how to stay grounded in the busyness.

Staying Connected

Sometimes, we focus on surviving but forget about being there. Finding ways to stay connected can help us get more out of the holiday season.

Happy Holidays from A Wonderful Mess!

If you think this may be helpful to friends and family, don’t forget to share.

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As always—Just a little reminder: The content on A Wonderful Mess posted by Dr. Kathryn Barbash, PsyD, is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for medical, clinical, legal, or professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Reliance on any information provided is solely at your own risk. Always seek the advice of your licensed mental health professional or other qualified health provider.

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