The festive season is a time when many people travel to reconnect with families and friends and take time out to relax and recharge after a busy year. It’s often when new year resolutions are made – a time to clear the slate and start afresh in a new year.
However, it can also be a tough time for many people. It can highlight loneliness and disconnection, losses and disappointments experienced during the year.
This past festive season has brought extra challenges with bushfires. Scenes of dead animals, devastated communities, and thick smoke blanketing cities and communities can be distressing. Many people have postponed holidays and travel or cut summer outdoor activities short to avoid the fires and smoke haze.
These factors can contribute to experiences like anxiety, grief and a general sense of helplessness.
During times like these it can be helpful to talk with a counsellor who can support you to make sense of these experiences. Counselling can help you to work through concerns and worries with an objective listener, to prevent feeling overwhelmed.
If this sounds like something you, or someone you know, may benefit from book a free, no obligation 15-minute introductory phone call to learn more.