Family gatherings can be joyful — but they can also bring tension, conflict, and emotional triggers.If you’re worried about navigating certain conversations, personalities, or expectations, you’re not alone. Healthy boundaries can help you stay grounded and emotionally safe. Here’s how to set — and keep — boundaries during the holidays. 1. Prepare Your Boundaries Before You Go Think ahead: What topics feel off-limits? Who drains your energy? How long do you realistically want

For many, the holidays highlight joy, celebration, and togetherness.But for those who are grieving a loved one, the season can feel like a spotlight on what — or who — is missing. If this time of year feels heavy, here are supportive strategies to help you move through the season at your own pace. 1. Acknowledge That This Season May Feel Different Grief doesn’t take breaks for the holidays. Instead of forcing yourself to “be jolly,” practice gentle acceptance for whatever emo

The holidays are supposed to be “the most wonderful time of the year,” right? But for many people, this season brings stress, pressure, loneliness, and anxiety  instead of joy. Between family expectations, financial strain, grief, or just being overwhelmed by “doing it all,” holiday stress is one of the most common  mental-health concerns therapists see from November–January. If you’re feeling it too, you’re not alone — and there are ways to protect your peace. 1. Give Yourse

If you're on the path to becoming a licensed social worker, you’ve probably heard about the  LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker)  and t...