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How to Stay Connected Through the Holidays As we enter the holiday season, connecting with family and loved ones can be very important. However, many are struggling with loneliness and isolation as the COVID-19 pandemic continues into it’s third year. These feelings can be more intense around the holiday season and we want to share just a few tips on how to remain connected with loved ones you may not be able to see in person this year. Screen Sharing Movie Nights: Who said that movie nights can’t happen long-distance? There are many streaming services that offer group-related viewing options, such as Teleparty, Amazon Prime Video Watch Party, Hulu Watch

Managing Holiday Stress and Depression Holidays can bring unwelcomed visitors – stress and depression. Holidays present an array of demands such as cooking, entertaining, shopping, and cleaning, just to name a few. With the coronavirus and the strains of variants spreading rapidly, it can create an extra layer of stress and worry regarding oneself and loved ones. When stress and depression are at it’s peak, it can be difficult to stop and regroup. Do not allow the holidays to become something you dread. Learn to recognize your triggers so you can combat them before they lead to a meltdown. With a little planning, you can find peace and joy during

Happy Holidays! Thanksgiving is a national holiday celebrated on various dates in the United States, Canada, and other countries. November 25th is dedicated to giving thanks and sacrifice for the blessing of the harvest of the preceding year. For more than two centuries, days of thanksgiving were celebrated by individual colonies and states. It wasn’t until 1863, in the midst of the Civil War, that President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed a national Thanksgiving Day to be held each November. The typical Thanksgiving in the United States consists of family, friends, laughter, parades, and food. Though holidays are meant to be filled with joy and cheer, that is not the case for everyone. November 25th

Transgender Awareness Week Each year between November 13th-19th, many individuals participate in Transgender Awareness Week to help raise visibility about transgender individuals and to address many of the issues that members of community face. November 20th is Transgender Day of Remembrance which is an annual observance that honors the memory of transgender individuals who lost their lives in acts of anti-transgender violence. According to a recent Forbes article, 375 Transgender individuals have been murdered so far this year which makes this the deadliest year of records that have been recorded. This article also mentions that most of the victims were Black and migrants trans women of color and trans sex

National Family Caregivers Month This November, we celebrate and honor the caregivers who lovingly bathe, shop for, clean houses, and provide comfort to the millions of elderly, disabled, or ill people across the United States. Often unappreciated, caregiving is an essential service for providing the necessary care and support that loved ones need to live a life full of dignity and pride. Caregivers make personal sacrifices to ensure that their loved ones are safe, healthy, and happy during difficult times of unanticipated struggle. This has been especially true during the pandemic as millions have found themselves facing unexpected changes to their daily lives. Take a moment this month to appreciate

Self Care for Mental Health Below are some ways to help you take care of your mental health on days where it can be really challenging. Attuning to your mental health needs is an essential part of self-care! Consider getting at least 7 or 8 hours of sleep – The amount of hours you sleep can have an impact on your mental health. Sleep is important for your brain to recharge and store all the information it gathered during the day. When we get an adequate amount of sleep, it helps our brains the next day to tackle any challenges we may face. Additionally, getting enough recommended hours of sleep