November 2025

When the Holidays Feel Heavy: Caring for Your Mental Health This Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is built around gratitude, big meals, and family traditions. However, the reality is often more layered. It can be a holiday that stirs grief, highlights strained relationships, triggers old family roles, and amplifies the pressure to appear “okay.” As a seasoned therapist, I see the same themes every year: expectations that everything must be […]