Holidays Archives - Heather Hayes & Associates https://heatherhayes.com/tag/holidays/ Interventions & Treatment Consulting Thu, 15 Dec 2022 17:18:07 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://heatherhayes.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/cropped-HH_logo-32x32.png Holidays Archives - Heather Hayes & Associates https://heatherhayes.com/tag/holidays/ 32 32 Keeping Your Cool During The Holiday Season https://heatherhayes.com/keeping-your-cool-during-the-holiday-season/ Sun, 18 Dec 2022 11:00:00 +0000 https://heatherhayes.com/?p=5396 Winter holidays can be a particularly challenging time for many people. The weather, money pressures, shop closures, and navigating family dynamics can all increase stress. A recent study has shown that 38% of people experience increased stress during the holidays.[1] The popularity of social media can cause additional pressure and even guilt. Going online and […]

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]]> Eating Disorders during the Holidays: A Parent’s Guide https://heatherhayes.com/eating-disorders-during-the-holidays/ Sun, 26 Dec 2021 05:40:00 +0000 https://heatherhayes.com/?p=4727 For those struggling with eating disorders, the festive season can be especially challenging because of its emphasis on food. Most people revel in this chance to indulge in delicious seasonal treats, but it can be incredibly difficult for some. Young adults and teenagers can struggle with eating disorders without their parents knowing. However, focusing on […]

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]]> How to Cope With Family During the Holidays https://heatherhayes.com/how-to-cope-with-family-during-the-holidays/ Sun, 19 Dec 2021 05:05:00 +0000 https://heatherhayes.com/?p=4723 The festive season is the time when many people return to their childhood homes to spend quality time with their families. Although this sounds fun in theory, it can be an incredibly stressful and exhausting time if past issues or arguments arise. Returning home from living alone or with a family of your own can […]

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]]> Beating the New Year’s Blues https://heatherhayes.com/beating-the-new-years-blues/ Thu, 31 Dec 2020 22:11:26 +0000 https://heatherhayes.com/?p=2597 Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and the New Year’s blues affect many people each year. An estimated 10 million [1] Americans are affected by Seasonal Affective Disorder, with a further 10 -20% experiencing mild symptoms. Fewer daylight hours disrupt a variety of neurochemicals and can cause fatigue, sadness, irritability, and difficulty concentrating. When you combine SAD […]

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]]> Effectively Managing Cravings Over the Holiday Period https://heatherhayes.com/cravings-and-the-holidays/ Fri, 18 Dec 2020 21:30:17 +0000 https://heatherhayes.com/?p=2579 Holidays are meant to be a happy, festive time of merriness and cheer, and they often are for the most part. However, they also bring with them a number of challenges, especially for those suffering with an eating or substance use disorder. Eating Disorders and Substance Use Disorders act very similarly on the brain. For […]

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]]> Support Yourself Through The New Year https://heatherhayes.com/support-yourself-through-the-new-year/ Sun, 29 Dec 2019 02:11:35 +0000 https://heatherhayes.com/?p=2107 If you feel like you have taken it too far over Christmas and it’s been building up all year, could it be time to reach out for some professional help? The way people celebrate the holidays will differ according to culture, age, social class, and many other aspects. However, a common denominator in most celebrations […]

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