Unfortunately, many of us have been deeply hurt by others. Perhaps your spouse or partner has betrayed you, a good friend has hurt you, or someone has caused a tragedy in your life.
People who come to me for couples counselling often report that one of the most helpful things they learn is the art of knowing when – and how – to take a break from a fight or heated discussion.
Christmas (any holidays) can be very stressful for many people. Suicide rates peak in December in January, and the Good Samaritans report that they receive one distress call every 6 seconds over Christmas and New Years!