Although the holiday season is most commonly associated with feelings of joy, love, and celebration, for some it can bring about feelings of sadness, depression, and even grief. Whether you, a family member, or a loved one is experiencing hardship this holiday season, it’s important to remember grief doesn’t pause just because there are celebrations happening around us. In fact, feelings of grief can be intensified by said celebrations.

As the seasons shift, it's common for our moods to change too. However, for some, the arrival of fall and winter brings more than just a desire to wear cozy sweaters and drink hot cocoa. The change in seasons may also trigger a condition known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (commonly referred to as SAD).

It’s been a long day. You’ve been working for hours, you miss your family from whom you’ve been apart from the entire day. Your children are just starting to trickle in from school. You eagerly move towards the door, ready with a million questions about their day and plans to spend the evening together! Pause– you’ve been here before. In the past when you’ve jumped into action the second they arrive, you’ve been met with apathetic (maybe even grumpy) responses like “School was fine,” before watching them scamper off towards their rooms. You may feel rejected in these moments, and that’s valid. That said, it’s important to remember that after a long day of school, our children may be tired, stressed, or simply in need of some downtime.

As the sun sets on a Sunday afternoon, the feeling of unease and dread begins to set in – it's the infamous “Sunday Scaries” getting ready to put a damper on the final moments of your weekend. It’s safe to say that no one enjoys the Sunday Scaries, but we’re here to provide you with a little more information about where they come from and how to kick them to the curb!