BACK FOR YEAR THREE!
Help for the Holidays
TUESDAYS
NOV 25 - DEC 30
2:40 - 3:40PM EST
A 6-week group series offering a space to process your emotions around the holidays and to develop coping tools to make it through.
MODERATORS
Cynthia Bailey-Scott
Behavioral Health Care Specialist
Max Backer
Senior Community Manager
What we'll be covering
Week 1: Coping with Holiday Triggers
Understand common triggers that people in recovery face during the holidays and identify which ones may affect you. Plan how you'll communicate your triggers with friends and family for a more successful holiday season.
Week 2: Managing Your Holiday Expectations
Learn to understand your own expectations for the holidays, and to identify when they are realistic. Develop effective communication skills to address expectations (yours and those of other people), for a more positive holiday season.
Week 3: Holiday Communication and Boundaries for Recovery
Learn to set boundaries and use "I" statements to protect your recovery through the holidays. Build skills to say no without guilt and communicate your needs for healthier, supportive interactions.
Week 4: Navigating Loneliness and Grief Amidst Holiday Cheer
Loneliness and grief are common, despite the holiday push to be merry and grateful. Honor and celebrate those who have passed and uncover the importance of implementing rituals and traditions that are meaningful to you. Learn ways to reach out to loved ones, and how to find safe places for healthy holiday interactions.
Week 5: Developing Self-Care Strategies for the Holidays
Identify self-care strategies for the holiday season and beyond, including activities you can do to relieve and manage your stress. Build a daily self-care routine to support your recovery and your well-being.
Week 6: Creating Sober Holiday Traditions
Explore ways to relax, celebrate, and enjoy sober activities as you enter the new year. Find hobbies and experiences that align with your recovery goals, and develop an exit plan to confidently handle challenging situations.
This may be a good fit if ...
- You're experiencing your first holiday season sober
- You're looking for extra tools to navigate the stress of the holiday season
- You struggle with difficult situations and emotions during the holidays
The holiday season is often fun and exciting, but the difficult parts—like anxiety, loneliness, and family conflict—can catch us off guard.
That’s why Workit Health is offering our limited group series, Help for the Holidays: Navigating the Holiday Season Sober, for the third year in a row!
Each week, we’ll cover topics about navigating the holidays in recovery. Join this counselor-led group to process your holiday-emotions, develop tools and strategies you can use, and share support with other members.