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As we welcome the holiday season, let us not lose sight of the fact that the bulk of holiday traditions center on the celebration of our connections with others. The comfort, peace and joy brought about via relationship with our maker, relationship with each other, and relationship with ourselves are at the heart of these traditions. Learn the ways in which you can embrace your meaningful relationships this holiday season.
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Clarity . Connection . Comfort
If you have recently suffered the loss of a spouse/partner, family member or close friend/ co-worker you may be unsure how to navigate the holidays. Discover the sound suggestions offered by The American Psychological Association as to how you may cope with the many social demands that accompany this time of year.
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Mental Health Corner
Learn the differences between stress and anxiety, as well as their corresponding characteristics. There are many ways to reduce symptoms of anxiety such as common exercises, taking advantage of certain resources or utilizing mobile applications, which have anxiety-reducing capabilities.
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A common way to help ground ourselves in the present moment is to take deliberate and active steps to bring ourselves out of worry spirals. One way to do this is by using our five senses to guide us. What is so great about this easy strategy is that you can put it into use at any point in your day this holiday season.
Take a few deep breaths in and out. Begin to take inventory of your immediate surroundings using your 5 senses:
5. Notice 5 things you can see around you. Say them in your mind or out loud.
4. Notice 4 things you can touch in your immediate area. Feel the textures and weights of the objects.
3. Notice 3 things you can hear; notice the differences in tone, volume, and frequency.
2. Notice 2 things you can smell; notice the differences in fragrances, the strengths of each and so on.
1. Notice 1 thing you can taste.
And don’t forget to BREATHE!
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Virtual Wellness Webinars
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This holiday season if you are able to support and donate to a cause near and dear to you heart, look for Charity Navigator. It was launched in April 2002 as a 501(C)(3) nonprofit organization and has become the largest independent charity evaluating service in the world. It provides comprehensive ratings, cost-effectiveness, including measures of stability, efficiency, and sustainability for over two hundred thousand charities. Their metrics informs donors where their donations are going and what their dollars are doing. For more information visit their website: Charitynavigator.org
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“There are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it.”
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