A great way to find gratitude during holiday chaos is to keep a gratitude journal! Set aside some time throughout the week to write down something or someone you are grateful for. It doesn’t have to take long and can
Finding Gratitude: Pause & Reframe Your Perspective
The holidays can be exhausting and overwhelming, and it’s easy to feel like you’re getting buried under responsibilities. It’s also common to feel added tension due to potential family conflict that may arise with complicated extended family dynamics. When you
Finding Gratitude Amidst Holiday Chaos: Series Intro
The holidays bring moments of joy, laughter, and connection, and they are often a time for families to come together and celebrate! The holiday season creates opportunities to build relationships and make lasting memories with your loved ones. However, despite
It’s the Thought that Counts
When thinking of gifts for your loved ones this holiday season, keep in mind that it is not the gift itself that matters most, but rather the meaning and thoughtfulness behind the gift. You don’t have to buy anything extravagant
The Gift of Shared Time
Sometimes the best gift is time spent with the people you love. A wonderful way to show your love and appreciation for someone through a holiday gift, is to plan time together! Think of activities or adventures your loved one
Include a Thoughtful Message with Your Gift
A great way to show your love and appreciation for someone through your gift is to include a thoughtful message in a card or note. By incorporating kind and meaningful words into your gift, you can express your gratitude for
Give the Gift of an Experience
The gift of an experience is truly special, as it shows that you have spent time thinking about your loved ones needs and have paid attention to their interests! The thoughtfulness of giving an experience can bring friends and family
Giving Gifts that Build Relationships: Series Introduction
“It’s not how much we give, but how much love we put into giving.” – Mother Teresa As the holiday season approaches and the hurried excitement of finding the “perfect” gift sets in, we encourage you to keep these words
Holiday Stress and the Holiday Blues
By John Holt, Executive Director of Cornerstone Psychological Services With the holidays once again just around the corner it’s time to talk about holiday stress and holiday blues. The holidays can be full of activity, excitement and promise, with parties,
The Greatest Gifts
There is no material gift in the world that can compare to the treasure you’ll find in healthy, satisfying relationships with the people who are important to you! Although our official HRI “12 Days of Healthy Relationships at the Holidays”