Holidays Archives - Luwandi Counseling & Coaching

Getting through the Holidays

By Beth LuwandiPosted on December 8, 2019December 19, 2019Posted in BlogTagged Emotional Pain, Good Therapy, Holidays, Loneliness, self-care

Just “getting through the holidays” is a guiding mantra for some people. I’m here to help you do that, not try to convince you to do something more. After all, there’s a reason you’ve taken that stance. So I won’t waste our time or energy arguing with you about it. If you ever want to […]

Stress Less -for the holidays and anytime

By Beth LuwandiPosted on December 1, 2019November 19, 2019Posted in BlogTagged anxiety, better holidays, coping with holidays, Holidays, less stress, stress management, treating anxiety

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Good Boundaries – at holiday time and always

By Beth LuwandiPosted on November 24, 2019November 19, 2019Posted in BlogTagged Boundaries, Clean Nonblaming Communication, communication, coping with holidays, Good Therapy, Holidays, Life Coach, Relationship, relationship pattern, Well being

When facing time with family, good boundaries will serve you well. But first, let’s be clear: good boundaries are not “I just can’t take it ANY.MORE!” limits. They’re not demands you hope others will fulfill. They are not cold, hard brick walls. Good boundaries are more like standards you have that keep YOU peaceful, safe, […]

Holidays…Again

By Beth LuwandiPosted on November 16, 2017November 17, 2017Posted in BlogTagged communication, Family, Holidays, Relationship, Romantic Relationship

Here we go. The holidays again. If you’re in a relationship, it can feel like major testing time. And for those of you alone for the holidays, I know that’s its own separate challenge. Don’t skip this article because if you have tension with ANYONE in your life over the holidays, the process I describe […]