Understanding Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and the Holiday Season
Mental Health and Seasonal Changes, Depression and Holiday Stress, Self Care and Coping Strategies, Holiday Wellness and Mental Health, Emotional Health and Well-being, Tanisha Christie LCSW Liberation-Based Therapy Mental Health and Seasonal Changes, Depression and Holiday Stress, Self Care and Coping Strategies, Holiday Wellness and Mental Health, Emotional Health and Well-being, Tanisha Christie LCSW Liberation-Based Therapy

Understanding Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and the Holiday Season

As the days grow shorter, many people may feel an inexplicable shift in their mood. While some of this can largely be attributed to changes in daylight, for others, it signals the onset of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). SAD is more than just feeling "the end of summer/ winter blues." It’s a legitimate form of depression that can impact your daily life. As we enter the holiday season—a time often depicted as joyful and celebratory—SAD can feel even more overwhelming. It’s really important that you understand this condition, along with why it happens and how it’s influenced by more than just the weather.

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Some Thoughts from Us:
Grief and Loss, Emotional Health and Well-being, Self-Care and Healing, Support and Community, Personal Development and Growth, Life Transitions Liberation-Based Therapy Grief and Loss, Emotional Health and Well-being, Self-Care and Healing, Support and Community, Personal Development and Growth, Life Transitions Liberation-Based Therapy

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Grief is exhausting, messy, and unpredictable. It barges into your life, settles in your throat, your chest, and makes you question everything about life and love. 

There’s no “right” way to grieve, no perfect advice that’ll make it less painful or fast-forward you through it. But there are several ways for you to navigate the journey, even if they’re a little clumsy or downright painful.

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Entropy in Relationships — What is that?
Relationship Dynamics and Maintenance, Communication Skills, Emotional Health and Well-being, Conflict Resolution Strategies, Personal Growth and Development, Healthy Relationships, Tanisha Christie LCSW Tanisha Christie Relationship Dynamics and Maintenance, Communication Skills, Emotional Health and Well-being, Conflict Resolution Strategies, Personal Growth and Development, Healthy Relationships, Tanisha Christie LCSW Tanisha Christie

Entropy in Relationships — What is that?

Entropy in relational dynamics can be understood as the gradual breakdown of a relationship over time, especially if there is no effort to maintain or nurture it. Just as physical systems naturally move toward greater disorder, relationships—whether personal or professional—can become more disorganized or dysfunctional unless energy is put into maintaining communication, connection, and mutual understanding

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