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Coping with the Holidays: A Family Survival Guide
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The Holiday season is traditionally known as the most joyful time of the year, but this is not always the case. With the pressure of the holidays, many people find it to be a stressful time.
As a caregiver supporting a loved one living with a chronic complex mental challenge you already have so much on your plate.
What happens when you add Holiday stress? The concept of “Holiday Blues” is common among caregivers, making this time of year especially challenging.
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What to Expect:
Join IAM for a two-hour webinar session designed to provide education on why Holiday Blues can happen and the ways in which to support yourself and your loved one during this busy time. Â
We’ll explore:
- Why the Holiday Blues can happen and signs to look out for.
- Stress and emotion management strategies.
- How those with psychosis experience the holidays, and how to lessen the impact with a Family Survival Plan.Â
This webinar will also provide a question answer segment following the presentation.
Date:Â Tuesday, December 9 2025
Time: 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm EST
Cost: Free
Please note: This webinar will not be recorded.
If you have any questions, please contact Marina Sue-Ping at msue-ping@iamentalhealth.ca
About Events
The Institute for Advancements in Mental Health (IAM) is proud to offer in-house services, events and programs around the needs of our clients - people with complex mental health needs and their support circles.
BACK TO PROGRAMSMeet the Facilitators:
Sophie Hwang, MSW, RSW, PhD (Ed.)
Sophie is the director of support and educational services and the cognitive behavioural therapy for psychosis training lead at IAM. She provides support and services to individuals and family members who are impacted by a broad range of psychotic illnesses, including schizophrenia. She also developed and delivers IAM’s Recovery in Action CBT group for individuals living with psychosis. She received her CBT training from the University of Toronto and the Beck Institute. A registered social worker, Sophie has an MSW from York University and an MEd in Counselling Psychology and a PhD in Education from the University of Toronto.
Maya Nassif, Honors BSc
Maya is a University of Toronto graduate with an Honours BSc in Psychology and Human Biology. She currently works as a student intern with IAM, where she helps assess and support clients in front-line settings. Through her involvement in research initiatives, Maya also contributes to the redesign and development of programs and services. She is in the process of applying to graduate programs in clinical and counseling psychology to further expand her knowledge and experience in the field.
About Events
The Institute for Advancements in Mental Health (IAM) is proud to offer in-house services, events and programs around the needs of our clients - people with complex mental health needs and their support circles.
BACK TO PROGRAMS