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How to Cope... (Continued from p. 1)Set Boundaries with Holiday EventsYou can participate and not participate in whatever feels right for you. While there may be pressure toattend a holiday party, family gathering, holiday show—remember to check in with your wants andneeds to identify if you are ready.Tune Into Your Grief EmotionsAs mentioned above, there is no ‘pause’ button for grief during the holidays and it is often magnified.You may experience both negative and positive feelings during this season while grieving. Be kind toyourself and remember that all feelings can coexist. For example, I can miss that person and enjoythe holiday at the same time.Plan Ahead to Fill Empty Holiday RolesLoss often means that certain roles will need to be filled. It is important to think ahead (especially withchildren) to consider who will fill those vacated roles (e.g., Dad always dressed as Santa or Auntalways cut the turkey). Planning ahead can avoid unnecessary moments of grief and can help makethe experiences more fluid and enjoyable.Honor Old Traditions & MemoriesIt can be helpful to continue with old traditions that existed in order to honor and celebrate theindividuals who are no longer here. This is a helpful way to keep their memory present.Create New TraditionsCreating new traditions can be healing for individuals who are grieving. Acknowledge, validate andthen challenge any feelings of guilt that may arise in the process. Making new memories does noterase old memories.Identify Grief Coping SkillsPrior to the holiday season beginning, consider creating a list of go-to coping skills to use whether youare at home or at a social function. Some examples of coping skills are deep breathing, taking a walk,journaling, listening to music, practicing yoga, and saying positive affirmations.Volunteer/Do Something CharitableHelping others can alleviate your sadness while bringing joy into someone else’s life who needs it.Ask For Help When Struggling with GriefIt is important to seek support from friends, family, coworkers and professionals if needed.ConclusionThe holiday season is not always as merry as we want it to be. It is normal to feel apprehensive aboutit and you are not alone in feeling that way. Please remember that there is no right or wrong way toapproach the holiday season following the loss of a loved one. If you experience happiness, allow it toenter into your grief space and be present with the people around you. Be kind to yourself and try totake it one holiday party and one feeling at a time.Printed with permission: Copyright © 2018-2021 The Psychology Group Fort Lauderdale, LLC“Life tossed us up into the air,scattered us, and we all somehowfound our way back. And we will doit again. And again.”P a g e 3Alexandra Bracken
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