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The Counselor's Couch
A podcast dedicated to exploring topics and issues that enhance the lives and relationships of listeners. Calvin Williams is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 25 years of experience helping clients overcome difficult challenges associated with mental health, addiction, and emotional wellness. Calvin enjoys working with people and has a desire to empower clients on their road to personal growth and development. This is a personal journey of living intentionally, sharing life stories, embracing vulnerability and the universal truth that we are not alone. Calvin is not your traditional therapist. He loves to laugh and find connection with others. So pull up a cushion and make yourself comfortable on The Counselor's Couch. Live Intentionally, Love Daily and Laugh Often.
The Counselor's Couch
S2, Episode 15: 'Tis The Season For Holiday Expectations
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from The Counselor's Couch. It is the height of the holiday season, and you can feel the stress building. The traffic, the crowds, the music and the EXPECTATIONS. Don't get us wrong, we love the Silver Bells, White Christmas, Blue Ribbons all Wrapped in Red music of the Holidays. Have you ever considered how it may be establishing some subconscious expectations for "the perfect holiday"? Does such a thing even exist? NO. The stress experienced during the holidays is often attributed to the expectations placed on us and the Holiday itself. Are the expectations realistic? Join Calvin, as he unpacks the emotional impact expectations of a perfect holiday have us. Take your Holiday back from the fears and stress. Acceptance is the key to navigating this season. A perfect holiday does not exist but we can have a joyful one and embrace it with gratitude.
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