Finding Peace: Navigating Holiday Stress and Embracing Self-Care

Awareness
Written By Donna Palomba

Patti Ieraci, LCP | Psychotherapist and Survivors Speak Outreach Team Member

The holiday season is upon us. Tune in to an important and honest conversation about navigating holiday stress and practicing self-care. 

Together, Jocelyn and Patti explore why the holidays can be triggering for many, especially for trauma survivors. Patti shares actionable tools for coping, how to set healthy boundaries, and ways to honor feelings of grief and loneliness. 

— In this episode —

  • Common sources of holiday stress and how to manage them

  • Navigating family gatherings and encounters with challenging relatives

  • The concept of “micro regulation” and practical self-care tools

  • Strategies for setting healthy boundaries

  • Coping methods for grief and loneliness

Donna Palomba
Next

Turning Pain into Purpose