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For some of us, the chaos of the holidays and the stress of family and friend obligations can trigger depression or anxiety throughout the month. It’s sometimes hard to find balance in a season of excess and high expectations, leaving many of us feeling down and empty. Studies have found that finding activities and interests that offer purpose and meaning, as well as performing random acts of kindness, without the expectation of reciprocity or acknowledgement, can reduce depressive symptoms and improve overall well-being.

We recently had a colleague who died unexpectedly, and while many in the office didn’t know him well, his death affected us all, but in different ways. Whether it’s the death of an immediate family member or someone with whom you aren’t that close, the grieving process can take on many forms.

Many of us have memories of experiencing hurt caused by a parent growing up. Perhaps these experiences are only small blips in an otherwise blissful childhood. Or perhaps there are a lot of blips, much too many. For those who have these memories, a common fear when having children is “how do I make sure my child never experiences what I did?”