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12/26/2025

🎄 When the Holidays Feel Heavy: A Truth for Caregivers 🕯️

The holiday season arrives wrapped in messages of joy and magic, but for many families, the reality is far more complex. Behind the festive photos, there is often a quieter truth: this time of year can be deeply stressful.

If you feel overwhelmed, drained, or pressured, you’re not alone—and your feelings make sense. Between the "Weight of Expectations" and the sensory overload of the season, it’s easy for even the most joyful traditions to feel like obligations.

Our latest blog post dives into why the holidays feel so heavy, including:
🧠 The mental and emotional load caregivers carry.
🎢 Why meltdowns (for kids and adults!) are more common right now.
🛑 Navigating tricky family dynamics and unsolicited advice.
📉 The pressure of financial stress and "doing enough."
🕊️ How to choose intentional simplicity over perfection.

Remember: Your household’s tension isn't a sign that something is wrong—it’s a sign that you are human. You are allowed to do the holidays differently this year.

➡️ Read the full post for gentle guidance on navigating an overwhelming season: https://connectionsfamilycenter.com/when-the-holidays-feel-heavy-understanding-family-stress-during-the-season/

12/25/2025

💚 Warmest Christmas wishes from our family to yours!

🕯️ May your day be filled with small moments of connection, a little bit of magic, and plenty of grace.

How are you nourishing your soul today?

12/24/2025

📋 Tool of the Week: The Boredom Menu 🥪

Are you hearing "I'm bored" on repeat? This week, we’re helping your kids become their own problem-solvers with a Boredom Menu!

The goal is to have your kids generate a list of screen-free activities they actually enjoy. Categorize them to spark their creativity:

🎨 Make Something: Build a fort, create a card, or set up an obstacle course.
💃 Move Your Body: Have a dance party, go for a bike ride, or stretch.
🦄 Use Your Imagination: Play pretend, write a story, or draw.
🐶 Be With Someone: Teach the dog a trick or interview a family member.
📚 Get Cozy: Read a book, listen to music, or organize a shelf.

The Pro Tip: Post the menu on the fridge. When boredom strikes, redirect them to the list they created! You aren't just filling time; you're teaching them to manage their own downtime.

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12/22/2025

🎁 End-of-Year Check-Up: Invest in Your Family's Health!

Don't let valuable time and benefits slip away! As 2025 winds down, now is the perfect time to build a strong emotional foundation for the New Year.

Maximize Your Insurance Benefits: If you've met your deductible, schedule your final 2025 therapy sessions to use those benefits before they reset in January 2026!

Use this time for meaningful growth:
Reflect on and process the past year's challenges.
Strengthen communication and connection as a family.
Set intentions for greater peace and harmony in 2026.
Give your family the gift of support and connection.

💻 Reach out today to schedule your final 2025 session: https://connectionsfamilycenter.com/contact/

12/17/2025

🎁 Tool of the Week: Your Holiday Permission Slip!

The holiday season often comes with intense pressure to do it all. This week, we're giving you a tool to help you reclaim your peace: The Holiday Permission Slip.

We give ourselves permission to:
✅ Skip events that drain us
✅ Say NO without over-explaining
✅ Choose one or two meaningful traditions instead of doing it all
✅ Protect rest and downtime
✅ Let go of perfection in favor of presence

Try writing one with your family! What do you need permission to release this season?

Want more practical tools, tips, and insights for navigating the holidays and new parenthood with less stress?

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12/15/2025

🗣️ The Power of Mentional Feelings

Wise words from the beloved Fred Rogers beautifully capture the heart of therapy:
“Anything that’s human is mentionable, and anything that is mentionable can be more manageable. When we can talk about our feelings, they become less overwhelming, less upsetting, and less scary.”

Sometimes, the weight of an emotion feels heaviest when it’s kept silent. Speaking those feelings out loud—giving them a name and a voice—is the first critical step toward making them feel less overwhelming.

We offer a safe, non-judgmental space for you to talk about anything that is human. Let's make the unmanageable manageable together.

Ready to find relief by talking about it?

💻 Book your confidential therapy appointment today: https://connectionsfamilycenter.com/contact/

12/12/2025

💚 Give the Gift of Skills: DBT Winter Mini-Camp for Teens!

Is your teen (ages 12-16) ready to master practical coping strategies?
Connections Child and Family Center is hosting our specialized DBT-Focused Winter Mini-Camp on January 5th & 6th, 2026! Led by our experienced licensed therapists, this program offers focused, powerful learning just after the holidays.

Camp Details (10 AM - 3 PM Daily):
- Emotion Mastery: Learn hands-on, real-world skills for emotion regulation.
- Confidence & Communication: Boost self-assurance with essential DBT-informed strategies.
- Future-Ready: Teens leave with a personalized resilience plan for managing stress throughout 2026.

This is an unparalleled opportunity for intensive skill-building in a supportive environment.

Cost: $450 | Spaces are extremely limited (only 12 spots!)—Register quickly to ensure your teen doesn't miss out!

➡️ Secure their spot today: link.therasaas.com/widget/form/BMeya2vmuRREpY4n2n8c

12/10/2025

☀️ December: Shining a Light on Seasonal Affective Disorder ❄️

As the days get shorter and the sunlight decreases, many people experience a noticeable shift in their mood, energy, and sleep patterns. SAD is a real and recurring form of depression that typically begins and ends at the same time every year.

Common signs of SAD include:
Persistent low mood or feeling "down."
Low energy and chronic fatigue.
Difficulty concentrating.
Changes in appetite or sleep patterns.

If you notice a consistent and heavy shift in your emotional health during the winter months, please know that you don't have to navigate this alone. Therapy, light therapy, and lifestyle adjustments can make a significant difference.

💻 Book your first appointment today to learn more about coping strategies: https://connectionsfamilycenter.com/contact/

12/08/2025

👨👩👧👦 End-of-Year Check-Up: Invest in Your Family's Health!

As 2025 winds down, it’s the perfect time to give your family the gift of a strong emotional foundation. Prioritize your collective mental health and well-being before the new year hustle begins!

We currently have end-of-year therapy sessions available, offering families and couples the ideal opportunity to reflect, resolve lingering issues, and set positive intentions for 2026.

Maximize Your Benefits Now:
If you or your family have already met your insurance deductible this year, scheduling now allows you to maximize your hard-earned benefits before they reset in 2026.

Use this time for meaningful work:
Process the challenges and successes of the past year.
Strengthen communication and connection within your family unit.
Set goals for greater peace and harmony in the year ahead.

Don't let valuable therapy benefits expire! Reach out today to schedule your final 2025 sessions and give your family the gift of growth.

➡️ Contact us to schedule your appointment: https://connectionsfamilycenter.com/contact/

12/05/2025

❄️ Beat the Winter Slump: Empower Your Teen with DBT Skills!

We are thrilled to have our Winter Mini-Camp on January 5th & 6th, 2026! Led by our licensed therapists, this specialized program focuses on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) strategies.

In just two days (10 AM - 3 PM daily), participants will learn to:

✅ Master real-world emotion regulation techniques.
✅ Boost confidence and improve communication skills.
✅ Develop a personalized resilience action plan to use all year long.

This small group setting ensures personalized attention and effectiveness.

Cost: $450 | Hurry! Only 12 spots are available.
Don't miss this opportunity to set your teen up for a successful 2026!

➡️ Register your teen now before spots fill up: link.therasaas.com/widget/form/BMeya2vmuRREpY4n2n8c

12/03/2025

💡 Tool of the Week: Your 2026 Therapy Cost Calculator 📊

Don't wait until the New Year to understand your mental health benefits! Planning ahead is the key to consistent care.
Use this simple checklist to figure out the resources you actually have access to for therapy in 2026:
✓ Do you have an FSA or HSA? (Check your end-of-year balance now!)
✓ Does your insurance cover out-of-network therapy? (Look for reimbursement rates.)
✓ Are group therapy options available for your child or teen?
✓ Does your plan offer strong telehealth coverage?
✓ Could a hybrid care model (individual + group + parent sessions) work for your family?

Decoding insurance can be tough! If you're not sure how to find these answers, we can help you decode your specific plan. Seriously—we do this all the time!

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12/01/2025

🌧️ You Are Not The Rain ☀️

We absolutely love this profound reminder from Matt Haig:
“Mental health problems don’t define who you are. They are something you experience. You walk in the rain and you feel the rain, but, importantly, YOU ARE NOT THE RAIN.”

It’s easy to let struggles feel like our identity. But remember this: The challenges you face are temporary conditions you are moving through—they are not your fundamental self. You are the person experiencing the weather, not the storm itself.

Hold onto the truth of who you are today. Your resilience, your strength, and your worth are constant.

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25511 Budde Road, Suite 1303
Houston, TX
77830

Telephone

+12812106677

Website

http://Www.dbtofnorthhouston.com/

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