Give ‘em a Chance

By Katie Nall, Ph.D. The month of December is marked with an increase in social gatherings – both friends and family. And there may be some friends (or even family) who you knew you didn’t like or others who you felt as if you already…

Finding your way through grief and social anxiety during the holidays

Finding your way through grief and social anxiety during the holidays By Paula Dice The holiday season has a way of magnifying whatever we're already carrying. For some, it brings warmth and reunion, for others, it highlights, the absence…

The Thriving Times — December 2025

Discover the One-Minute Holiday Sanity Reset

You walk into your parents’ house and there she is. Aunt Martha. You smell her before you even round the corner into the living room, that familiar cloud of Charlie perfume layered over years of cigarette smoke. She’s tucked into…

Give Thanks For Everything

By Katie Nall, Ph.D. November is standardly known for thanksgiving. Each of us can think of something dear to our hearts to thank. What if we were to suggest to thank those people, places, and events that were not dear to our hearts? You…

The Spirit in the Seasons

As the world turns, and the season shift, we are reminded that change is not something to fear, it is the rhythm of life itself. Each season carries a spirit, a quiet whisper from the unseen realms, urging us to move, rest, reflect, and renew. We…

What if you could forgive the unforgivable?

By Katharine Giovanni What if the one thing you thought was unforgivable could finally be lifted? Seriously. Think about it. What if it was actually possible? Yes, I agree that they don’t deserve it. Yes, I agree that you don’t…

Listen to the Warning Signs

By Katie Nall, Ph.D. Everywhere we go, we see, “The Holidays are coming, the Holidays are coming!” The warning is louder than Paul Revere’s, “One if by land, two if by sea,” and just as alarming. Regardless if you…

The Sacred Importance of Self-Care

By Paula Dice Self-care is not selfish, it is sacred. There are journeys in life that no one else can take for you, roads that must be walked alone, and moments when your healing becomes your most important work. While love and support from…