The Best Gift to Yourself: Prioritizing Your Well-Being
Do the holidays make you stressed and anxious? You’re not alone.
The holidays can invoke a range of emotions—from joy, anticipation, and excitement to anxiety, stress, grief, and isolation. California Schools VEBA’s Coping Through the Holidays virtual support group, led by an Optum Emotional Wellbeing Specialist, offers a safe space for members to navigate these feelings.
California Schools VEBA members may choose to attend one or more of the three weekly virtual sessions. Learn coping skills, how to set boundaries, and practice self-care with others who understand. Led by licensed therapist Crystal Powers, MA, LMFT, our virtual group provides a supportive, confidential environment where you can build resiliency and practice intentional self-care during the holiday season and beyond.
Program Overview
Virtual Group Sessions: Mondays from 4:30-5:30 pm on Zoom
Dates: Mondays from 4:30-5:30 pm on Zoom
Weekly Sessions
Here’s what you can expect to cover each week:
Session 1: December 2 – Emotional Awareness & Support
- Understanding common holiday stressors and emotional triggers
- Identifying emotions related to isolation, grief, and anxiety
- Building emotional awareness: how to identify, accept, and manage your feelings
Session 2: December 9 – Coping Skills & Boundaries
- Practical coping techniques for anxiety, grief, and stress
- The importance of setting boundaries with family, work, and social obligations
- How to communicate needs and say “no” with confidence
Session 3: December 16 – Intentional Self-Care & Holiday Strategy Planning
- The importance of self-care during the holidays
- How to design a self-care routine based on individual emotional needs
- Integrating mindfulness and relaxation techniques into daily life
Get a jump on the holidays and register today!
Meet Your Therapist
Crystal Powers, MA LMFT, is a seasoned and compassionate licensed therapist with a rich 18-year history of transforming lives in both individual and group settings. With a deep commitment to guiding individuals through challenging times, Crystal specializes in a solution-focused approach that empowers clients to navigate their feelings successfully. By addressing the physical, social, and emotional aspects of well-being, Crystal equips clients with a holistic understanding and therapeutic toolkits rich with practical resources to support the process of self-discovery and positive change.