Coping With Loss During a Joyous Season

For many, the holidays are a time for gathering, giving, and celebration. While it can be a time of joy, gratitude, and parties, it can also be when our losses and hurts stand in stark contrast to those around us. When we are navigating loss, a powerful path to healing is building special spaces and habits around the feelings of love and joy embodied by the person or experience for which we are grieving.

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First-World Problems Are Still Real-Life Problems

Dr. Benjamin Metta Penhas discussed why it’s important to validate our issues and problems, even when they may be considered “first world problems.” The impact of how invalidating our concerns can have negative effects on our lives is discussed and these issues are addressed within the context of recognizing and being grateful for the privilege some of us have been afforded.

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