Endings and beginnings: those difficult times of year

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Since memories and emotions function thematically, the pain of difficulties in a relationship, or of unresolved loss, can be magnified by the time of year – Christmas, new year, anniversaries, birthdays. This article looks at the theme of endings and beginnings that makes those times of year difficult.

Those unresolved emotions can bring heartache, but the time of year can also be an opportunity for growth and increased self-awareness in psychotherapy. Read more