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	<title>holidays &#8211; Counseling and Life Coaching &#8211; Find a Counselor</title>
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		<title>Building emotional resilience can give you an extra boost to get through the holiday madness</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Hilary Jacobs Hendel]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Dec 2019 17:00:28 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.22&#8243;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.9&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221;] Many people have ideas about what the holidays spent with your family “should” be like. You’d expect your family members to love each other and be thankful for the time they get to spend together....]]></description>
		
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		<title>How to handle stressful parents around the holidays</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Hilary Jacobs Hendel]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Dec 2019 17:00:44 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.22&#8243;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.9&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221;] I have a patient, Ben, who used to dread heading home for the holidays. Due to the constant criticism from his parents, he and his family found it extremely difficult to relax and enjoy themselves....]]></description>
		
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		<title>Getting through the holidays in early addiction recovery: Be patient, talk to someone you trust, and set yourself up for success</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Daniel Wittler]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Nov 2019 15:34:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Managing Holiday Stress]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.22&#8243;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.6&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;] This time of year is exciting and special for many, as families come together to celebrate the holidays. However, it isn’t exciting for all. In fact, it can be a very difficult time for...]]></description>
		
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		<title>Are you suffering from holiday stress? Ask yourself these 15 questions to minimize the stress and maximize the joy</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lisa Larsen]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2018 17:00:39 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Counseling News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Managing Holiday Stress]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.22&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;0px&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.7&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;] Between shopping for gifts, preparing for lavish dinners, and having visiting relatives and friends, the holiday season creates more stress than we might realize. This can lead to feeling burned out, tired, cranky and it...]]></description>
		
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		<title>Improve your mood this holiday season and all year-round by giving thanks</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Matt O'Grady]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2018 15:21:58 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.22&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;0px&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.7&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;] During the holiday season, there’s a distinct emphasis on giving thanks for all that we’re fortunate enough to have. But in trying to make the season festive, we often put unnecessary stress on ourselves and...]]></description>
		
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		<title>A counselor’s quick tips for surviving the holidays and starting the new year off right</title>
		<link>https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/counselors-tips-surviving-holidays-start-new-year-right/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Gina Carlino]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2018 15:01:05 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.22&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;0px&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.7&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;] Let’s face it, sometimes the holidays aren’t always a time for fun and celebration. They can be a time of increased depression because we are alone, or they can be filled with anxiety because we...]]></description>
		
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		<title>Everyday Deserves to be Celebrated! What Should I Be Honoring Today?</title>
		<link>https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/what-national-holiday-should-i-be-honoring-today/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Taylor Bennett]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 15 Sep 2017 13:07:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Top 10 Movies to Watch on Christmas</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Amber Shimel]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Sep 2016 16:01:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Surviving the Holidays After Divorce</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Amber Shimel]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Sep 2016 14:15:26 +0000</pubDate>
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