Try to relieve your child's stress by focusing on fun things, like gift-giving and seeing relatives. Emphasize that the two of you will get through it together. It's normal to feel down if you get sick during the holidays. The holiday season may deepen these feelings of depression. Under these circumstances, individual and family therapy should be considered.
Many people think that therapy is long-term.
The holiday season is a time of ups and downs for most of us. And remember, you are not alone. That's the true spirit of the holiday season. Please see more of CCFA's holiday coping tips .