Wishing you a Happy & Peaceful Thanksgiving

As the holiday season is about to begin with Thanksgiving, I think it is helpful to remind ourselves what it’s really all about. It’s so easy to get caught up in the fun stuff like the food, shopping, decorating, drinking, and partying. And then there’s the not so fun stuff like family feuding, financial stress, overindulgence, and for some, loneliness and depressed mood. While most people seem to be able to get into the spirit of the holiday, there are many who feel Thanksgiving is just the beginning of a long, lonely, and unhappy season.

I often encourage patients to engage in keeping a Gratitude Journal. The ones who have tried it, have reported success in altering their mood and in general feel less gloomy. I think a simple Gratitude Journal has the potential to bring into focus what really matters and what is actually going well that we have gratitude for. This article provides some great information on how to get the most out of gratitude journaling:  Tips for Keeping a Gratitude Journal

I have to give full credit to the folks at NeuroFlow for inspiring this post and for providing the link to the article. This morning I was reading the most recent NeuroFlow email and the topic was Gratitude Journaling.

I offer EngageBH by NeuroFlow to my patients as a way for them to manage their emotions, track mood and sleep patterns,  journal, and use audio and video relaxation techniques such as meditation, breathing, and more. It’s very popular with my patients. In session we go over what their sleep and mood patterns have been, any journal entries they might have shared with me, questionnaires they may have completed, etc. It gives both me and the individual a clearer picture of what is going on between sessions. To learn more about EngageBH by NeuroFlow check out my blog: NeuroFlow: Daily Mental Health Help Option. And their website at: NeuroFlow

if you or someone you know is having difficulty this holiday season, please give me a call at 908-500-7295 or send me an email at DrMarion@DrMarionRollings.com so we can discuss how we can work together to help get you through the holiday season and maybe even make this a better time for you. You can also schedule an appointment now by clicking on the “Book Now” button, where you will see my availability for the next two months and schedule a time that works best for you at your convenience.