Episode 132 - The Emotional Downside of the Holidays

In this episode of Welcome to Group Therapy we discuss the emotional downsides of the holidays. In our discussion we cover: Common uncomfortable emotions people experience around the holidays such as anxiety, stress, and grief. Reasons why uncomfortable emotions arise during the holidays. Ways to cope with uncomfortable emotions during the holiday season. How these emotions present in therapy.  Google Scholar Shorts Article: Association of holidays and the day of the week with suicide risk: Multicountry, two stage, time series study https://www.bmj.com/content/bmj/387/bmj-2024-077262.full.pdf Additional Resources:  Disclaimer: Welcome to Group Therapy Podcast is not a replacement for therapy, is not actual group therapy, nor will specific therapeutic advice be given on the show. Although we are all licensed therapists, we are not YOUR therapist. It is meant to be for educational and entertainment purposes only. Follow us on social media! Instagram: @welcometogrouptherapypod TikTok: @welcometogrouptherapypod Threads: @welcometogrouptherapypod Submit your podcast topic requests here! Dr. Justin Puder @amoderntherapist Dr. Kristen Casey @drkristencasey Dr. Jessica Rabon @jessicaleighphd Kristen Gingrich LCSW, CADC, CSS @notyouraveragethrpst