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DPS Staff
Dec 22, 20234 min read
Navigating Family Dynamics in Recovery: Finding Holiday Harmony
Holidays can be a time of joyous celebrations, warm traditions, and cherished moments with family and friends. People in recovery,...
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DPS Staff
Dec 8, 20235 min read
Managing Holiday Stress: Tips for Mental Wellness
It's the time of year when we celebrate and get together with loved ones. For many people, though, this can also be the most stressful...
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DPS Staff
Dec 1, 20233 min read
Navigating Addiction Challenges During the Holiday Season
Joy, celebration, and togetherness are the hallmarks of the holiday season. But it can also be a time of temptation and stress for those...
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DPS Staff
Dec 2, 20227 min read
Why Is December So Hard Emotionally?
In December, we reflect on the year that has gone by. As we approach the start of the new year, we are bombarded by messages about new...
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DPS Staff
Nov 11, 20224 min read
The Holidays Can Lead to an Increase in Opioid Use
It can be extremely stressful during the holidays for those suffering from an active opioid use disorder. An individual who takes opioids...
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Katherine Elder, PhD, Licensed Psychologist
Oct 28, 20225 min read
7 Ways to Co-Parent During the Holidays
We are on the verge of the holiday season. And, the most important of the holidays is spending time with the people you love. While...
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DPS Staff
Dec 17, 20213 min read
How to Cope When You Are Alone on Christmas
While the festive season is generally seen as a time to gather with family and friends, for many, this can result in heightened feelings...
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DPS Staff
Dec 10, 20215 min read
9 Ways to Avoid Relapse During the Holidays
There is no doubt that recovery from drug addiction and alcoholism can be challenging. Anyone can become addicted to any drug after...
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DPS Staff
Dec 3, 20215 min read
Holiday Stress? Try Our Top 12 Tips for a Healthy Holiday Season
The holidays often provide a wonderful opportunity to pause, reflect, and take a breath as another year winds down. However, a survey of...
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DPS Staff
Dec 18, 20203 min read
Tending To Your Mental Health During the 2020 Holidays
While the holiday season is often associated with joy and celebration, it can still bring out feelings of stress, anxiety, and sadness....
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DPS Staff
Nov 27, 20204 min read
12 Mental Health and Wellness Gift Ideas
If you’re looking for thoughtful presents this holiday season that promotes mental health and wellness, then are 12 gift ideas for you to...
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DPS Staff
Nov 20, 20204 min read
Protecting Your Mental Health During the (Pandemic) Holiday Season
Even if you enjoy the holidays, they can still be stressful and can take a toll on your mental health. But, this year in particular will...
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katieelder4
Dec 20, 20193 min read
12 Thoughtful Gift Ideas For People With Anxiety and Stress
Anxiety disorders are one of the most common mental illnesses in the United States. But, that doesn’t make living with chronic stress or...
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katieelder4
Nov 21, 20196 min read
12 Ways to Attend to Your Mental Wellness Throughout the Holidays
For many, the holidays are indeed the most wonderful time of the year. It’s a chance to catch-up with loved ones, reflect, feel more...
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