SSM Health Treffert Studios

12/25/2025

❤️🎄❤️ Time is a great Christmas present this holiday season. No gift wrapping required. No worrying if the gift will get there on time or if it will fit. No credit card payment later. Just the huge, shared satisfaction that comes from giving the gift of time - hours spent together- to those we are privileged to live with and love. ❤️🎄❤️
-Dr. Treffert

12/25/2025

❤️ Day 12: The Gift of Love 🎄
The greatest magic of all isn’t the sleigh or the stars—it’s love.
Love is the root beneath every gift we’ve shared: the strength in courage, the warmth in kindness, the light in hope.
It’s not earned or measured—it multiplies every time we give it away.
Tonight, remember this: You are loved. Exactly as you are. Exactly where you are.
Love is the truest gift of Christmas—and the one that never runs out.

12/24/2025

12/24/2025

✨ The Magic of the Season ✨
As Christmas Eve approaches, we’re reminded that the holidays are about more than gifts - they’re about family, friends, and moments that bring us closer together. 💖
Last week, we shared laughter and joy during a festive gathering, and these sweet snapshots capture the spirit of community and connection that makes this time of year so special. 🍪✨
Wishing you peace, love, and togetherness this holiday season! 🎄

12/23/2025

🌅 Day 11: The Gift of Hope 🌠
Hope is the quiet magic that glows even in the darkest winters. It’s not pretending everything is fine—it’s believing something good is still possible.
Like Bruna the snow sprite, whose small, trembling voice reignited the aurora, hope begins with a single brave note.
Tonight, let hope guide you forward. Whisper it, hold it, share it—because even the smallest spark can light the sky.

12/23/2025

🌌 A Day Late but a Longer Day 🌅

Yesterday marked the shortest day of the year—the winter solstice. If the darkness has felt heavy, take heart: today the days will grow longer, and light will slowly return.
Just like the seasons, life has cycles. Even in the darkest times, change is coming. 🌞 So tonight, pause, look up at the sky, and remind yourself: brighter days are ahead.

As you look forward to the future, try these tips to overcome that bit of Seasonal Depression:
✅ Maximize Light: Get outside early or use a light therapy box.
✅ Move Daily: Exercise boosts endorphins.
✅ Eat Well: Nourish your body with healthy foods.
✅ Stay Connected: Reach out to friends and family.
✅ Mindfulness Matters: Try meditation or yoga.
✅ Seek Support: Therapy and, if needed, medication can help.
✅ Plan Ahead: Start routines early and consider a sunny getaway.
✨ You’re not alone. Keep going.

12/22/2025

🔍 Day 10: The Gift of Curiosity 🌟
Curiosity is the spark that asks, “But what if…?” It’s the lantern we carry into the unknown—the quiet engine behind discovery, empathy, and growth.
Like Rill the elf, who turned a shimmering question into a sleigh that sings, curiosity reminds us that the world is never finished.
Tonight, honor every “why” and “what if.” Behind every question lies a doorway—and behind every doorway, a new possibility.

12/21/2025

🏠 Day 9: The Gift of Belonging ❤️
Belonging isn’t about blending in—it’s about being accepted as your full self. It’s the magic that says, “You don’t have to dim your light to be seen.”
Like Lira the reindeer, whose soft blue glow guided the sleigh home, your unique light matters.
Tonight, celebrate the spaces where you feel safe to shine—and help create them for others. Because belonging is a gift we give each other by choice, not chance.

12/20/2025

💫 Day 8: The Gift of Forgiveness 🕊️
Even at the North Pole, mistakes happen—but what matters most is what comes next. Forgiveness is one of the hardest gifts to give, yet it shines brighter than any ribbon or bow.
Like Lumi and Pax, who turned hurt into harmony, forgiveness reminds us that relationships matter more than perfection.
Tonight, if there’s an ache between you and someone you care about, let forgiveness be your gift. It doesn’t erase the past—it transforms the future.

12/20/2025

🙏 Day 7: The Gift of Gratitude 🌈
Gratitude is the quietest magic with the loudest echo. It turns what we have into enough and connects hearts like twinkling lights on a tree.
Like Niko the elf, who polished a single cracked bell out of love, gratitude reminds us to notice what quietly carries us—and give it thanks.
Tonight, pause and whisper your own “thank you.” You might just hear joy ringing back. 🔔

12/19/2025

🍪 Cookie Craze is in the books!
We loved seeing everyone come together to share sweet treats and holiday cheer. Thank you to everyone who joined us - you made this event truly special! 🎉
📸 Check out the pictures from the event below!

12/18/2025

🎨 Day 6: The Gift of Imagination ✨
Imagination isn’t just daydreaming—it’s the courage to see what could be. It builds bridges no blueprint can and turns “different” into “discovering.”
Like Miri the elf, who dared to ask, “What if?” and created magic that made children feel seen.
Tonight, twist the lens. Hum to the lights. Dream boldly. Because when one person imagines, everyone’s world grows bigger. 💫