Dealing with Family & Depression over the Holidays
Holidays, family and depression. This can be a recipe for disaster or happy memories – and sometimes both. The real question, I think, becomes: How do we minimize the depression, sadness, and the ability to be triggered by our family during the holidays? Here are a few suggestions: 1) Use the KISS method (Keep It Simple […]
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Support versus Fixing & Caretaking
It has been a theme in my sessions and talks recently: “How do we provide support to the ones that we love?” I come from a long line of fixers and caretakers. I grew up with my father’s mantra: “I will give the shirt off my back to anyone that needs it.” It became my […]
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