“It’s the most wonderful time of the year…” we hear again and again during the weeks between Thanksgiving and New Year’s. The fact is that for some, the holidays can be the most difficult time of the year. Many people – women especially – feel stressed and overwhelmed by all that they believe they must do to make the holiday season “magical” for those around them. As a result, family time can be anything but wonderful.
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Many of us are on edge because of coronavirus and the ongoing uncertainty and disruption to our daily lives. In our practice, we have seen that many parents are having a harder time dealing with the stress associated with COVID-19 than their children. On the flip side, kids that are experiencing anxiety may inadvertently be absorbing it from their worried parents.
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The holidays are just around the corner, which means it’s time to finalize plans with family and friends. Yet with the recent spike in coronavirus cases across the country, the usual plans are going to look a lot different this year. For many families, this will lead to hard decisions about where to go, who to include and even whether to gather at all, bringing sadness to a time that should be filled with joy.
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Did you know anxiety may have a genetic link? Anxiety is a complex condition that is influenced by many factors but unlike some traits such as eye color, hair color and facial features, anxiety is not always easy to trace through family lines.
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All families experience challenging times, and often parents, siblings and even grandparents, aunts and uncles are able to help. Yet there are other times when the problems within the family last for months and even years. If you have begun to notice any of the following signs, your family might benefit from professional family therapy.
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