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Festive or Frantic: Coping Through the Holidays
There are seasonal themes that come up every year in therapy, and stress around the holidays is always a common issue. The joy of the season and family togetherness come with many challenges. Navigating the perinatal world adds complications to the mix of holiday stress, whether you’re pregnant, a new mom, or busy with older kids; there is a unique exhaustion to holiday parenting. Medical conditions, the pain of loss, and infertility struggles can compound holiday stress even further, and there can be immense pressure to put on a happy face and pretend that all is well. Let’s take a closer look in today’s episode!
Festive or Frantic: Coping Through the Holidays Show Highlights:
- Do what you need to do to care for yourself.
- Challenges with mental health, physical well-being, relationships, and finances
- Coping strategies; Start by setting limits and boundaries.
- You can say NO.
- It’s okay to simplify the holidays.
- Asking for help is NOT a cop-out.
- Let go of expectations of perfection.
- My advice: Step back, take inventory, consider your capacity, and adjust. Be flexible with yourself.
Resources:
Please find resources in English and Spanish at Postpartum Support International, or by phone/text at 1-800-944-4773. There are many free resources, like online support groups, peer mentors, a specialist provider directory, and perinatal mental health training for therapists, physicians, nurses, doulas, and anyone who wants to better support people for whom they provide services.
Visit www.postpartum.net for resources and support!
Visit www.postpartum.net/professionals/certificate-trainings/ for information on the grief course.
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