My friend Ellen’s birthday is the day before Halloween. I never remember until the day after Halloween. No one does, she tells me. She doesn’t mind, though. She knows that if she... Read more »
It was a holiday. Outside, children spilled into yards and streets, running with sparklers, calling to each other, their laughter cutting through the warm air. Families gathered on porches. Everyone was celebrating.... Read more »
The holiday season is often painted as joyful, but for many neurodivergent people it brings tension. Values like connection, tradition, and family often clash with access needs for rest, sensory boundaries, and... Read more »
For many, the holiday season is billed as the “most wonderful time of the year.” But if you are Autistic, or love someone who is, you likely know the reality is often... Read more »
For many competitive athletes, the holidays don’t feel like a break. Instead, they can feel like a disruption to training, nutrition routines, rest schedules, and performance expectations that athletes may spend all... Read more »
By Patricia O’Gorman, Ph.D. If someone in your family has a problem with alcohol, considering what to do during the holidays can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be; in fact,... Read more »
I stared at my phone, typing “Merry Christmas.” These words marked a short text I deeply wanted to transform into a conversation between myself and someone no longer on this planet. Like... Read more »
Most wonderful time of year, my foot—keep the change you filthy animal! As a therapist, I have a front-row seat to the pitfalls and perils of the holiday season. A candy cane... Read more »
Source: Element5 Digital/Unsplash The holidays are often bittersweet: a time of gratitude, joy, and connectedness but also a time for memories of those who have passed, and of traditions lost. Many experience... Read more »
The holiday season can be a time of joy, connection, and celebration. But for some people, it can also bring stress, loneliness, and emotional overwhelm. Whether it’s the pressure to meet expectations,... Read more »