Shrinking It Down: Home for the Holidays

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By Sara Rattigan, Communications Director, Gene Beresin, Executive Director and Steven Schlozman, Contributor

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Here we are, in the peak of the holiday season. Do you feel joyful? Do you feel down? Are you simply overwhelmed? Whatever it is you’re feeling, it’s okay, and we guarantee you’re not alone. The holidays mean different things for different folks and families. But if you want to make the most of this season, let Gene and Steve talk you through a few strategies to mix in some moderation and self-care.

What do you love or hate about the holidays? We’d love to hear from you. Write to us!

Media List

How to Survive the Holidays With Teens (MGH Clay Center)
Mending a House Divided: Bringing Peace and Good Will to the Holidays (MGH Clay Center)
What if My Family Doesn’t Celebrate the Holidays? (MGH Clay Center)
22 Simple Habits That Relieve Holiday Stress and Anxiety (Reader’s Digest)
10 Tips for Dealing With Family Estrangement During the Holidays (SELF Magazine)
8 Holiday Survival Tips for Adults With Divorced Parents (BuzzFeed)

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Sara Rattigan, Communications Director

Sara Rattigan, M.S. is the communications director for The Clay Center for Young Healthy Minds, and a public health communicator whose passion has always centered around innovative a...

To learn more about Sara, or to contact her directly, please see Our Team.

Gene Beresin, Executive Director

Gene Beresin, M.D. is executive director of The MGH Clay Center for Young Healthy Minds, and a staff child and adolescent psychiatrist at Massachusetts General Hospital. He is also a ...

To learn more about Gene, or to contact him directly, please see Our Team.

Steven Schlozman, Contributor

Steven Schlozman, M.D. is a contributor to The MGH Clay Center for Young Healthy Minds, and a staff child and adolescent psychiatrist at Massachusetts General Hospital. He is also an ...

To learn more about Steven, or to contact him directly, please see Our Team.

Shrinking It Down: Home for the Holidays