Grief and the Holiday Season

Table decorated for a special occasion with gold rimmed wine glass, a tall flute that says "Cheers" in gold, a cream colored squash and a plate setting, a white rose flower in a glass and a white candle in the background

Coping with Grief During the Holidays:
When you are managing the care of a child who has medically complex needs or grieving the loss of a loved one, the holidays season can appear to arrive faster than expected. For many individuals it can be very jarring to find holiday decorations for sale months before the actual celebration occurs (Christmas in July anyone?).

It can also be really difficult to wrap your head around how you can possibly “celebrate the season.”