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6 Tips for dealing with Holiday Anxiety and Depression

By Alice Roberts, LCSW 01 Dec, 2016 Advice, Anxiety, Communication, Counseling, Depression, Emotional Health, General, Mental Health, Mental/Emotional Health, Self-care, Self-esteem, Therapy Alice Roberts MSW Intern, Exercise, Get Moving, Healing, Holiday Anxiety, Holiday Depression, let go of expectations, mindfulness, Motivation, Name the Beast, Physical Health, Pressure, Self-Compassion, Soak up the Sun, winter blues

With our recent snowstorm, my ability to pretend winter isn’t a thing, has quickly evaporated. On sunny days I get through the winter by making sure I spend plenty of time standing in front of my south facing windows soaking up the warmth that shines through. On overcast days it can be more of a challenge. Add in the stress of holiday shopping and parties and expectations, and winter can be a bit of a downer (to say the least). Here are a few suggestions to help cope with winter blues:

5 Expectations For Women To Let Go: Studio 5

By Dr Julie Hanks, LCSW 05 Jun, 2013 Communication, Depression, Emotional Health, Interviews, Mental Health, Parenting, Relationships, Television Interviews emotional health expert, Julie Hanks LCSW, KSL TV, let go of expectations, Studio 5, TV therapist, Wasatch Family Therapy Bountiful, Wasatch Family Therapy Orem

We’re giving you permission to let yourself off the hook. Let go of unrealistic expectations and live a happier, more satisfying life. Therapist, Julie Hanks has the top 5 expectations every woman should let go.