The Holidays as a Double-Edged Sword Every December, I (Monica) hear the same paradox in my therapy office. One client told me, “I love the holidays — but I dread them at the same time.” She was looking forward to lights, traditions, and family dinners, but also carried grief for her father, who had died…
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From Summer Chaos to September Structure By mid-September, many of us feel the clash between summer freedom and September structure. I (Monica) know this well. During the summer, mornings in my household were slower… more time for tea, walking the Mochi (our Havanese puppy), more spontaneous outings, more flexibility. Then September arrived, and suddenly there…
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The Stress of September Is Real Every September, I (Monica) hear: “We finally got into a summer rhythm, and now everything is changing again.” I know the feeling personally too. As a parent, the start of the school year brings excitement: new outfit, sharpened pencils, the sense of a fresh start. But it also brings…
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Life transitions—whether it’s changing careers, moving to a new city, or starting a family—can be exciting but also overwhelming. Resilience is what helps you navigate these transitions with a sense of balance and adaptability. Embrace Uncertainty Life transitions often come with a lot of unknowns. Embracing uncertainty, rather than fearing it, is a key aspect…
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