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We continuously hear that our worksheets help clients on their journey to conquering both big and small problems and most importantly, they motivate clients to work“between sessions .”  \nThis workbook is a special “gift” for you to use with your clients this holiday season . There are 15 worksheets that are designed to help people with many types of problems experienced during the holidays, from loneliness and depression to the almost inevitable family conflicts .  \nThank you for being part of the Between Sessions Resources community. We look forward to working with you in the New Year, providing more unique and effective tools .  \nSincerely,  \nLawrence E. Shapiro, Ph.D.  \nPresident, Between Sessions Resources  \nHelp for the Holidays Workbook  \nCreating a Better Holiday …………………………………………………………………………………….2  \nAvoiding Holiday Burnout ……………………………………………………………………………………5  \nCoping with Spending the Holidays Alone ………………………………………………………….10  \nDo You Try Too Hard to Please Others During the Holidays?……………………………..16  \nCoping with Difficult Days After a Loss ………………………………………………………………21  \nCoping with Holiday Stress Following Divorce or Separation ……………………………..24  \nDo You Have the Holiday Blues?………………………………………………………………………..28  \nAnticipating Difficult Holiday Interactions ………………………………………………………….32  \nCoping with Family Drama During the Holidays …………………………………………………35  \nManaging Difficult Conversations During the Holidays ………………………………………39  \nCoping with Family Estrangement During the Holidays ……………………………………..43  \nManaging ADHD During the Holiday Season ……………………………………………………..48  \nStaying Sober During the Holidays …………………………………………………………………….55  \nCoping with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)………………………………………………….61  \nReflecting on Past Accomplishments and Setting Goals for the New Year ………….66  \nCreating A Better Holiday  \nWhat to Know  \nMany people look at the holiday season as a time they hope will pass quickly. But holidays can be fun and productive just like any other day when you plan activities that are meaningful to you. Whether you look at a holiday as a long stretch of lonely hours or as a day filled with stressful activities, you can plan activities for yourself that will make every holiday a day to look forward to rather than dread. Begin by writing down activities that will make your holiday meaningful. Write down an activity that:  \nexpresses your values:   always makes you smile:   relaxes you:   connects you with people you care about:   makes you think:   you enjoy but never have time for:   brings back wonderful memories:   makes you feel connected to a higher power:   is always fun:   Write down other meaningful activities:    \nWhat to Do  \nOn the chart below, fill in the time slots where you have scheduled obligations. If you find you have too many “unpleasant” obligations, consider whether you really must do these things and if you can make these tasks a little more pleasant. Then, schedule at least two or three meaningful activities. Choose activities you are sure you can do and write them in the appropriate time slots. If possible, schedule one meaningful activity at the start of the day and another at the end of the day. Make a commitment to yourself to make this holiday, and everyday of your life, as personally fulfilling as possible. Do this activity for at least a week. Make copies of the following page.  \n\n| 7 am |  |\n| --- | --- |\n| 8 am |  |\n| 9 am |  |\n| 10 am |  |\n| 11 am |  |\n| Noon |  |\n| 1 pm |  |\n| 2 pm |  |\n| 3 pm |  |\n| 4 pm |  |\n| 5 pm |  |\n| 6 pm |  |\n| 7 pm |  |\n| 8 pm |  |\n| 9 pm |  |\n| 10 pm |  |\n| 11 pm |  |\n\nDid you find this activity helpful? Why or why not?  \n\n|  |\n| --- |\n|  |\n\nWere you able to make the “unpleasant” tasks a little more pleasant? 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