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Handling the Holidays Part 5: Why New Year’s Resolutions Fail—and How to Set Healthier Ones
Struggling to keep New Year’s resolutions? A Minnesota therapist explores why resolutions fail, how shame affects motivation, and healthier ways to set goals.
Sara Smith
Dec 23, 20256 min read


Handling the Holidays Part 4: How to Navigate Church Hurt at Christmas (Support for Navigating Faith-Related Pain, Holiday Expectations, and Complicated Church Experiences)
Learn how to navigate church hurt and religious trauma during the holidays with practical guidance, emotional validation, and therapist-backed coping strategies
Sara Smith
Dec 10, 20255 min read


Handling the Holidays (Part 3: The Frustrations of Family Holiday Stress)
Learn how to navigate holiday family stress with clear boundaries, realistic expectations, and meaningful priorities. Practical tips from a Minnesota therapist.
Sara Smith
Dec 5, 20256 min read


Handling the Holidays (Part 2: Managing Relationship Stress During the Holidays)
Navigate holiday stress with your partner through better communication, shared meaning, and connection. Learn how to manage conflict and enjoy the season together.
Sara Smith
Nov 20, 20254 min read


Handling Stress For The Holidays (Part 1: Prioritizing Your Principles)
Learn how to reduce holiday stress by identifying your values, setting boundaries, and prioritizing what matters most. Sara Smith at All Things New Therapy in Minnesota offers a guide to calmer holidays.
Sara Smith
Nov 13, 20255 min read
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