| Marriage and Family Therapists of New York |
It is hard to believe the year is almost over. Generally, this
time of year can be a time of reflection and introspection.
At MFTNY we are very pleased with what is occurring. Our
Anger Management groups are very active and the
feedback is excellent! We will begin another teen group
with New Year. The Women’s Group will also start the
beginning of the year. We have had a wonderful response
to our Anger Management Training Program and will be
hiring a new therapist to assist with this endeavor. Our
Ulster County Projects are off to a good start and we are
planning to expand our services in that area as well. If you
would like to be notified of our upcoming groups, please e
mail jatwood@optonline.net or fill in the subscribe box to
the right.
time of year can be a time of reflection and introspection.
At MFTNY we are very pleased with what is occurring. Our
Anger Management groups are very active and the
feedback is excellent! We will begin another teen group
with New Year. The Women’s Group will also start the
beginning of the year. We have had a wonderful response
to our Anger Management Training Program and will be
hiring a new therapist to assist with this endeavor. Our
Ulster County Projects are off to a good start and we are
planning to expand our services in that area as well. If you
would like to be notified of our upcoming groups, please e
mail jatwood@optonline.net or fill in the subscribe box to
the right.
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| The Holiday Blues |
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Site By: Joan D. Atwood © 2007 Marriage and Family Therapy Newsletter
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Summer, 2007 Newsletter
HOW TO KEEP CALM AND TALK YOURSELF HAPPY
Fall, 2007 Newsletter
WHAT ARE WE DOING TO OUR CHILDREN
HOW TO KEEP CALM AND TALK YOURSELF HAPPY
Fall, 2007 Newsletter
WHAT ARE WE DOING TO OUR CHILDREN
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Winter, 2007
Do not eat or drink too much. Increased drinking will
only intensify any sad feelings you have. Do not
overindulge with food, especially those high in sugar
and fat. Exercise regularly during this time period.
Get help if you need it. If these feelings of sadness are
too difficult to shake, get help. Don’t try to be macho or
macha.
Express your feelings to those around you in a
constructive, honest, and open way. Begin your
sentences with "I feel."
For for more such discussions join our men and
women's groups to reserve a seat, e-mail
jatwood@optonline.net or call 516-764-2526.
only intensify any sad feelings you have. Do not
overindulge with food, especially those high in sugar
and fat. Exercise regularly during this time period.
Get help if you need it. If these feelings of sadness are
too difficult to shake, get help. Don’t try to be macho or
macha.
Express your feelings to those around you in a
constructive, honest, and open way. Begin your
sentences with "I feel."
For for more such discussions join our men and
women's groups to reserve a seat, e-mail
jatwood@optonline.net or call 516-764-2526.
Continued on Next Column
| What You Can Do...Con't |
| What You Can Do |
Setting realistic goals around the holidays can help.
Do not expect yourself to get all shopping, wrapping,
decorating and cooking done in a perfect way. Be
honest with yourself as to what you can realistically
accomplish. AND allow for mishaps, mistakes, or
imperfections. Give yourself a break. You don’t have to
be super Mom or super Dad.
Don’t overspend. Know what your spending limit is and
stick to it! Make presents instead of buying them. Paint a
Christmas tree ornament, bake a cranberry bread, bring
a small box of cookies. Start a new tradition by not
purchasing presents but by making them.
Delegate. Don’t try to do everything yourself. Asking
people to help or bring a special dish helps them to feel
more involved.
Take care of yourself. Pace yourself, get plenty of
rest, eat properly, Don’t let the pressures of shopping
and coordinating wear you down. Give yourself alone
time. While going to parties can be a fun experience, it
can also be very taxing. Give yourself a rest period.
Relax, take a bubble bath, recharge and rejuvenate.
Create family traditions. These do not have to be
elaborate. Videotape each year’s celebrations and watch
the prior year’s celebration each year. Bring presents to
a nursing home. One of the best antidotes to sadness is
doing something for someone else.
Dwell on what you have rather than on what you don’t
have. Spend time with people you care about and who
care about you.
Do not expect yourself to get all shopping, wrapping,
decorating and cooking done in a perfect way. Be
honest with yourself as to what you can realistically
accomplish. AND allow for mishaps, mistakes, or
imperfections. Give yourself a break. You don’t have to
be super Mom or super Dad.
Don’t overspend. Know what your spending limit is and
stick to it! Make presents instead of buying them. Paint a
Christmas tree ornament, bake a cranberry bread, bring
a small box of cookies. Start a new tradition by not
purchasing presents but by making them.
Delegate. Don’t try to do everything yourself. Asking
people to help or bring a special dish helps them to feel
more involved.
Take care of yourself. Pace yourself, get plenty of
rest, eat properly, Don’t let the pressures of shopping
and coordinating wear you down. Give yourself alone
time. While going to parties can be a fun experience, it
can also be very taxing. Give yourself a rest period.
Relax, take a bubble bath, recharge and rejuvenate.
Create family traditions. These do not have to be
elaborate. Videotape each year’s celebrations and watch
the prior year’s celebration each year. Bring presents to
a nursing home. One of the best antidotes to sadness is
doing something for someone else.
Dwell on what you have rather than on what you don’t
have. Spend time with people you care about and who
care about you.
| Welcome to MFT NY's Newspage |
The holidays are upon us. They are a time of excitement,
hustle and bustle. The are a time of festivities, partying
with relatives and friends, and sharing gifts. They are also
a time when people can get stressed and overwhelmed
and sad and/or depressed. It is common
to feel sad during the holidays. It is
important to use common sense during
this time to alleviate the stress and
sadness. The reasons for feeling sad
are many, ranging from being exhausted
from all the increased holiday activity to financial
situations.
Unrealistic expectations can play a major role in feeling
sad. People often remember when they were young and
how happy the holidays were. Some even glorify these
early holiday celebrations. They may remember the “old”
days as simply perfect. Then they may try to reproduce
the old days. This can lead to unrealistic expectations—
and to holiday blues.
The holiday time is often associated with family and
togetherness. Memories of deceased family members can
cause sadness. With the divorce rate at 57%, there could
be additional stress of family visitations and strained
family dynamics. Stress is common at this time as family
members are forced to share their time with their children.
hustle and bustle. The are a time of festivities, partying
with relatives and friends, and sharing gifts. They are also
a time when people can get stressed and overwhelmed
and sad and/or depressed. It is common
to feel sad during the holidays. It is
important to use common sense during
this time to alleviate the stress and
sadness. The reasons for feeling sad
are many, ranging from being exhausted
from all the increased holiday activity to financial
situations.
Unrealistic expectations can play a major role in feeling
sad. People often remember when they were young and
how happy the holidays were. Some even glorify these
early holiday celebrations. They may remember the “old”
days as simply perfect. Then they may try to reproduce
the old days. This can lead to unrealistic expectations—
and to holiday blues.
The holiday time is often associated with family and
togetherness. Memories of deceased family members can
cause sadness. With the divorce rate at 57%, there could
be additional stress of family visitations and strained
family dynamics. Stress is common at this time as family
members are forced to share their time with their children.