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Tips For Dealing With Covid During the Holidays

December 11, 2020 by Dr. Gary Brown

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In almost any ordinary year, we would normally see multi-generational families, hopefully enjoying a traditional get-together for the holidays. The very luckiest of families may still be able to do that this year. But for most of us, this is no ordinary year. Being separated from our loved ones over the holidays this year may be harder and ...read more

Filed Under: Family, Relationships Tagged With: anxiety, COVID-19, Dr. Gary Brown, DrGaryLATherapist, family, holidays, individual therapy, Los Angeles therapist, relationship therapy, stress

Coping with the Holiday Season When You’re Feeling Down

December 8, 2019 by Dr. Gary Brown

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Holiday parties every weekend, traveling long distances, decorating your home. Christmas lists from the kids to Santa, Hanukkah presents for eight nights, extra time with extended family. Colder, winter weather (well, as cold as it can get in Southern California!) and endless sweet treats when we’re trying to follow a healthier eating ...read more

Filed Under: Individuals Tagged With: anxiety, break up, Christmas, coping, depression, divorce, grieving, Hanukkah, holidays, loss, sad, seasonal affect disorder, Thanksgiving

You Don’t Have to Go Home for the Holidays: How to Keep Your Sanity in Check When You Come from a Toxic Family

December 11, 2018 by Dr. Gary Brown

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  You may cringe every time you hear Andy Williams sing the classic, “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year.” You’re not a Grinch if you feel this way. You just may be dreading going home for the holidays. If you come from a toxic or abusive family, the feeling of obligation to spend time with them over the holidays can be enough to ...read more

Filed Under: Individuals Tagged With: anxiety, coping, coping with the holidays, family, holidays, home for the holidays, self care, stress, toxic relationship

Is It Time to Invite Your SO Home for the Holidays?

November 13, 2018 by Dr. Gary Brown

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The holidays are upon us and you may be wondering if you should bring your boyfriend or girlfriend home for the holidays. This is one of those major milestones in a relationship, so there is a lot to consider. Elite Daily recently interviewed me about Should You Bring Your SO Home for Thanksgiving? 4 Signs You're Ready. So, if you’re thinking you ...read more

Filed Under: Couples, Dating Tagged With: couples, dating, Elite Daily, holidays, meet family, meet parents, relationship

How to Ask Your Parents About Dating Advice

December 5, 2017 by Dr. Gary Brown

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If you're a young adult, or even a not-so-young adult, talking to your parents about dating can stir up a range of emotions from frustration, to embarrassment to deep love and respect. And with the holidays afoot, there are plenty of opportunities for these conversations. Your parents are naturally curious about your life, and dating life in ...read more

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"People who learn to settle for more are truly grateful for what they already have...and expand from there."

- Gary

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