‘tis the season to be jolly. Well that’s how the song goes anyhow. Anyone in the field of counselling and psychotherapy knows that this is not however universal. For all manner of reasons, people do not end up jolly over the festive season. This post includes some slightly meandering (probably influenced by having Covid) reflections upon the things people might find difficult during large festivals, such as Christmas, and some thoughts about the link with therapy. There are also some suggestions of where people might find support if needed and some selective quotes from Ebenezer Scrooge.
The Everyday Therapeutic: ‘tis the season to be…
The Everyday Therapeutic: ‘tis the season to…
The Everyday Therapeutic: ‘tis the season to be…
‘tis the season to be jolly. Well that’s how the song goes anyhow. Anyone in the field of counselling and psychotherapy knows that this is not however universal. For all manner of reasons, people do not end up jolly over the festive season. This post includes some slightly meandering (probably influenced by having Covid) reflections upon the things people might find difficult during large festivals, such as Christmas, and some thoughts about the link with therapy. There are also some suggestions of where people might find support if needed and some selective quotes from Ebenezer Scrooge.