We know that not everyone, for varying reasons, celebrate the holidays, but we also want to acknowledge those that do. For many, this weekend may look and feel very different from what you’re used to. Restrictions on social gatherings might change how your family traditionally celebrates. Worries around illness, job security, finances, and countless other concerns may also be affecting the mood in your household and making it difficult to muster the energy and effort it takes to celebrate anything. Please know that feelings of grief and loss during these challenging times is natural and understandable, so please, give yourself permission to keep things simple.
Check out the article by Kristen Weir on the American Psychological Association website called Grief and COVID-19: Mourning our Bygone lives. We are also hearing messages of strength, empathy, resiliency and creativity. Many are using this unique opportunity to create new traditions and ways of connecting with friends and family. If you and the ones you care about are grieving the loss of traditions whether that be in the day-to-day processes or connected to the holiday celebrations try some of these creative solutions to help foster some positive emotions: · Practicing gratitude ( coming up with three things a day you are grateful for; great done as a whole family) · Creating and trying new things that might become new traditions (going for a picnic, board game night, a new recipe) · Be creative with technology ( maybe a place setting for the iPad so friends or family can join you remotely) Take Care Comments are closed.
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