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Building Family Cohesion During the Holiday Season When One Parent Works Away
The holiday season is traditionally a time for togetherness, but when one parent or partner works away from home, it can create challenges to family cohesion. From coordinating schedules to maintaining traditions and managing emotions, the absence of a loved one can make this festive time feel bittersweet. Despite these challenges, families can still strengthen…
The Power of Peer Support for Families and Workers During the Holiday Season
For families where one parent or partner works away from home, the holiday season can bring a mix of joy and challenges. Navigating this time without a loved one present may feel isolating, but peer support—connecting with others who understand your situation—can be a powerful tool for finding comfort, guidance, and connection. Peer support offers…
Celebrating Winter Holidays from Afar: 5 Strategies for Staying Connected
The winter holiday season—whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Bodhi Day, Kwanzaa, or another tradition—is a time for connection, joy, and reflection. For families where one parent or partner works away from home, the holidays can bring a bittersweet mix of emotions. The absence of a loved one during these special moments can feel challenging, but…
Coping Strategies for Loneliness in FIFO Relationships
For families with a partner working a FIFO (Fly-In-Fly-Out) job, the experience of living apart can be both rewarding and challenging. FIFO jobs, typically found in mining, construction, and oil & gas industries, often involve long periods away from home — sometimes weeks or even months. For the partner left behind, this can create loneliness,…
Beating the Winter Blues: 5 Fun Ways to Embrace the Winter Months
Winter is a season of chilly air, shorter days, and often a dip in energy. For many, this time of year can bring on the “winter blues,” a seasonal slump that affects mood and motivation. While it’s easy to retreat indoors and wait for spring, winter can also be a magical time filled with opportunities…
Coping Strategies for Partners and Family Members of Addicts
Strategies for Spouses | Nov 15 November 17 – 23 marks National Addictions Awareness Week. Addiction can cast a long shadow over families, often leaving loved ones feeling isolated, confused, and overwhelmed. For partners of individuals battling addiction, the challenges can be particularly daunting, creating a complex emotional landscape filled with uncertainty, fear, and hope.…
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