The process of therapy is no stranger to change. Whether or not clients are aware of which stage they are in - people generally seek out counseling support because they want things to be different. However, the process of enacting that difference can be excruciatingly painful, often prompting confusion, regret, or doubt for the merit of such work. 

Grief is the initial reaction and feelings to a death or major loss across physical, social, emotional, and behavioral facets. Bereavement are the experiences and adjustment to life that follows after the loss. 

Prioritizing intimacy—emotional, playful, and physical—helps keep the mix of our intimate relationships balanced. It is the ingredient that turns ordinary into meaningful, preventing the sweet from becoming bland and the bitter from overwhelming.

Stepping away from social media has changed almost all of my relationships. There are people I have never interacted with since walking away and I have found deeper and more meaningful connections with those who are still in my life. I also appreciate not knowing so many details about other people's lives, and appreciate it even more when friends and family make it a point to share their lives with me.

Helpful tips from a therapist on how to navigate challenging family relationships during the holidays.