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For some, the holidays bring stress instead of joy. Family tension, grief over loved ones who are no longer here, financial pressure, packed schedules, and even the shorter, darker days can weigh heavily on our hearts. Seasonal depression is very real, and many who struggle with it feel tempted to withdraw during a season that seems centered on togetherness.

If this sounds familiar, here are a few gentle reminders:

✨ Get as much natural sunlight as you can

✨ Use grounding or breathing techniques

✨ Say no when you need to

✨ Reach out for support

✨ Take care of your body

✨ Nurture your spirit through prayer, journaling, or worship

Feeling blue during the holidays does not mean you are broken. It simply means you may need extra care, rest, and support this season. And that is okay. You don’t have to walk through it alone.

💛 If you or someone you love could use extra support this season, Trinity Counseling Centers is here to help. We would be honored to walk alongside you.

Have you ever heard, “If you just prayed more, you wouldn’t be depressed?” While often well-intended, statements like this can imply that mental health struggles reflect weak faith.

The Bible actually supports both faith and wise counsel. “Plans succeed with many advisers” (Proverbs 20:18). Prayer invites God’s peace and presence, while therapy provides practical tools to help us work out healing. One doesn’t replace the other—they work together.

I like flat Dr Pepper (weird, I know). When a bottle gets shaken, the bubbles eventually settle—but if you slowly loosen the lid, the pressure releases faster. Life is the same. Prayer brings relief, and coping skills help reduce the intensity of anxiety, depression, and relationship stress more quickly.

Faith steadies us. Therapy gives us tools. Together, they create space for healing.

At Trinity Counseling Centers, we integrate faith-sensitive counseling with evidence-based care.You don’t have to choose between trusting God and getting help. Both can work together.

Contact Sandy Stone to schedule an appointment:

 Text: 918-202-7600.            Email: sandy@trinity-cc.net