Family Mental Health: Navigating the Holidays

Are you a parent, family member, or caregiver supporting someone who lives with a mental health condition? Are you already starting to worry about the holidays?

Then check out CAFÉ TAC’s recent webinar in our ongoing series for families and caregivers, Family Mental Health: Navigating the Holidays.

View the recording here!

While the holidays are a time of celebration and connection, they can also bring about challenges. Families of people with mental health conditions often face issues ranging from an increase in stress, anxiety, or other difficult feelings for the person they are supporting, to additional conflict within the family and challenges with managing expectations. This makes the role of caregiver even more complicated and stressful than it is at other times of the year.

Join us for a transformative 90-minute webinar designed to help you navigate the season with a bit more preparedness and a bit less stress. Learn strategies to make this time more manageable and enjoyable for you and your family.

What You’ll Gain:

You’ll learn how to plan ahead by looking at your expectations for the holidays and creating to-do lists to lower stress. We’ll discuss the importance of communication and creating a safe space for expressing feelings and concerns. We will talk about prioritizing your self-care and exploring self-care techniques that work best for you. We will also talk about creating new traditions, ones that work for your family and the person whose mental health recovery you support.

Managing social situations can be challenging, so you’ll get tips for handling gatherings and preparing for tough conversations. Moreover, we’ll cover how to find support for you, whether it is from clinicians, friends, or family peer support groups. Finally, we’ll discuss the need for flexible planning, ensuring you can adapt and have alternative plans ready to meet your family’s needs.

Don’t let holiday stress take over! Equip yourself with the tools and strategies to create a happier, healthier holiday season for everyone involved.

View the recording and take the first step towards a more fulfilling holiday season!