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6 Ways to Fight Loneliness During the Holidays

November 14, 2022
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Holidays don’t have to feel lonely. Skyland Trail CBT experts share tips on ways to stay connected over the holidays. Plan in advance and get a few things on the calendar so you have something to look forward to. 1. Plan ahead and reach out. If this is your first holiday away from your loved ones…

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Give the Gift of Validation This Holiday Season

November 3, 2022
mother giving gift to adult daughter with evergreen in the foreground

Show people who are struggling that it’s ok to not feel good during the holidays. You are here for them despite their holiday blues.

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Managing Your Depression During The Holidays

November 17, 2021
A man in a red shirt wearing a red santa hat that is covering his face

By Gordon Corsetti, Skyland Trail adult programs graduate It seems the holidays are annual events that conspire to derail any progress made against my depression. Shorter days mean I get less sunlight. Colder mornings mean it is that much more difficult to extricate myself from the warm sheets. Worst of all though, is the forced…

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DIY Floral Turkey for Thanksgiving

November 20, 2019
DIY Floral Turkey for Thanksgiving

Fashion a fun DIY project for Thanksgiving this year with a floral turkey. Each year around Thanksgiving, clients participating in horticultural therapy as part of the residential mental health treatment program harvest autumn color from the many gardens and natural areas of our campus to craft a beautiful floral centerpiece reminiscent of America’s favorite holiday…

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4 Strategies to Maintain Sobriety During the Holidays

November 13, 2018
holiday stress and mental health

Original post date November 2016. Giving the gift of recovery to ourselves and the people we love By Emily Giattina, LCSW, Dual Diagnosis Counselor, Skyland Trail The holidays can be a challenging time to manage sobriety. You may receive more invitations to parties or social gatherings than usual – some that you may feel obligated to…

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