Taming the Holiday Monkey: Finding Peace Amid Seasonal Stressors

The holidays can be a joyful time, but (and) they often come with heightened stress—especially for families navigating complex challenges like substance use disorder. Between packed schedules, family gatherings, and the pressure of gift-giving, it’s easy for emotions to run high, triggering anxious thoughts and overwhelming feelings. "Mastering the Monkey Mind: Navigating Holiday Stress with Ease"("Taming the Holiday Monkey: Finding Peace Amid Seasonal Stressors") offers compassionate, practical guidance for those facing these struggles. With mindfulness techniques, coping strategies, and tools for finding balance, this article helps readers calm their inner "monkey chatter" and cultivate peace. By learning to manage stress and approach the season mindfully, families can support one another through difficult times and create moments of joy, connection, and hope—even amid the challenges. 

Speaker:

Margaret Swift Thompson

Having dedicated her career to the family disease of addiction for over 25 years, Margaret Swift Thompson believes in possibility over pathology, which led her to create Embrace Family Recovery, LLC.

As a coach, she brings her long-term active recovery with codependency and food addiction to the table. Margaret is the international best-selling author of 'Voices of the 21st Century Women Empowered Through Passion and Purpose' and the host of The Embrace Family Recovery Podcast.

Margaret's mission is to create a world where adequate resources are available to help the loved ones affected by the family disease of addiction learn and heal.