The Holidays. For some, spending time with loved ones, many of whom you may not see on a regular basis, can bring forth feelings of excitement and joy. For others, family events can be fraught with pain, negativity and conflict which can have enormous impacts on...
When I was growing up, my family had traditions for each and every holiday. Easter morning always started with a search for jellybeans my parents had hidden around the house, Thanksgiving morning involved a rigorous hike (we needed to earn our turkey dinner!), and I...
In the interest of supporting a healthy, happy holiday season for families we are going to share some of our favorite family togetherness activities and tips for self care during the holidays. This time of year we are bombarded by images of happy families enjoying all...
Co-wrote by Kendra Doukas, Erin Jacklin, and Joey Tadie The Catalyst Center wanted to offer something unique this holiday season. We decided to offer three different perspectives on New Years resolutions, each with their own twist on how to approach making changes...
By Kendra Doukas, LMFT Depending on where you are along your grief journey you will most likely notice yourself thinking more and thus missing your deceased loved one during the holidays. It is also natural for us to reflect on those we’ve lost, even if it has been...