“Making the Holidays Happier” helps employees identify some of the factors that contribute to holiday stress. It also explores a variety of ways to create the kind of holiday celebration that meets individual needs. Attendees will be able to make bet ter choices for the holidays while lowering stress levels, improving family relationships and having more fun.
Participants will:
• Identify factors that contribute to holiday stress
• Practice techniques for keeping expectations realistic
• Make a plan for approaching the holidays differently this year
• Determine coping strategies that promote well-being throughout this season.
The speaker is Dr. Donna Thomas, through Optum, Yale’s Employee Assistance Program