Navigating and Reframing the Holidays

During the holidays most people will be planning to share and enjoy quality time with loved ones. But this doesn’t mean that the holidays automatically arrive stress-free and joyous. These feelings can arise because some may feel pressure to host the “perfect dinner” or find the “perfect gift”. Financial stress can also play a role, as travel, food, and gifts all bring on expenses that aren’t part of typical budgets. Past family relationship patterns or memories of loved ones that are no longer with us may also evoke difficult feelings.