Many holidays have some type of religious meaning or undertone. Celebrating can be difficult when there are religious differences between yourself and the friends and/or family you gather with. Navigating religious differences can be difficult any time you combine extended time together and events that focus on religious beliefs. This can be especially true for […]
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Many folks in the US are preparing to gather for Thanksgiving next week. That late-November celebration is often the beginning of multiple holiday-related celebrations that include food, family, and diet culture. What is Diet Culture? Diet culture is all around us, and it encompasses a multitude of messages. Here are a few aspects of diet
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Have you ever heard of a “Judgement House” or a “Hell House”? These are a way that many evangelical churches in the Southern US have chosen to deal with Halloween. They were especially popular in the 90s and early 2000s, but I still see marketing for them at area churches today. In fact, I just
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Body image concerns can be especially difficult to navigate around holidays. Many holidays include food as part of the celebration, and with multiple holidays occurring in the last 2 months of the year, the period of time between October 31st and January 1st can really highlight your body image concerns. Preparing for Celebrations Struggles with
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The arrival of a new year is a time when many folks make resolutions and set new goals, often related to “health.” But that word – health – can be used in so many different ways. Does it only apply to the physical? When you think of health, is there an automatic association with weight?
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At least 5 major holidays fall between mid-November and mid-January. Is it the most wonderful time of the year? Or the most stressful? Regardless of what or how you may celebrate, stress can come from all angles. Expectations on your time and/or budget. Differences in how you would prefer to celebrate versus what your
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