White Pine Therapy

Life can be hard. Really hard. And yet, we are not fated to a valley of self absorption and misery. I have witnessed people face tremendous physical and mental challenges with earnestness, humility and grace. More often, I have seen people ---and experienced myself-- succumb to self-pit and despair at times. And, I seen despair turn into light.

As long as you are breathing, there is more right with you than wrong with you. As long as you are alive, there is hope. As long as there is hope, there is a reason to try. And if despair wins today, tomorrow the sun will rise, and we will give it another shot.

The only thing certain in life is change. You can either resist it or learn how to move with it.



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With the rise of new COVID variants, it can seem like the pandemic is going to go on forever. As public health recommendations are continually updated it can be confusing to keep straight and make family gatherings and social interactions challenging. You may have different health beliefs than your family which can cause strain on the relationship and add to an already stressful season.

Here are some useful ways to help manage these interactions and reduce stress for these holidays.

COVID and Stress During The Holidays — White Pine Therapy With the rise of new COVID variants, it can seem like the pandemic is going to go on forever. You may have different health beliefs than your family which can cause strain on the relationship and add to an already stressful season. Here are some useful ways to help manage these interactions and re