Surviving the Holidays

During October, we become more aware of the Season change—the cooler mornings and evenings; less sunlight and shortened days; and the approach of the holidays. It is especially important to take [...]

Keep expectations for the holiday season manageable by not trying to make the holiday “the best ever.” Try to set realistic goals. Pace yourself. Organize your time. Make a list and prioritize [...]

The Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years holiday period is an extremely high risk time for relapse for people in substance abuse recovery. As we approach the holidays we need to remember that [...]

Yes, it is that time when we begin to imagine and make a list of the things we hope to accomplish in the coming year, all while having that nagging feeling that whatever we choose has a good [...]

Most people do not set reasonable goals for themselves. They look at the end result or where they want to ultimately be and forget to consider where they are presently. Here are some specific [...]

Seasonal Affective Disorder is a type of depression that generally strikes during the winter months and is more common in the Northern climates where the weather is bleak and cold and the days of [...]

At this time of year, many clients are suffering from seasonal effective disorder “SAD”, also known as the winter “BLAHS”. Men, women, and children have been reporting depressed moods most of the [...]