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CLOSED // Topic Tuesday // Finding the joy in Christmas

CLOSED // Topic Tuesday // Finding the joy in Christmas

For many carers, finding joy in Christmas can seem like trying to find a needle in a hay stack. There's a lot to manage at this time of year - social gatherings, presents, family dynamics, and of course, caring for your loved one. This time of year can be tough.

The festive season can get hampered by the challenges that come along with caring for someone who has a mental illness. What happens if they get unwell during this time? And where can you or they go for support when everything shuts down? How is possible to manage social events?

Join this month's Topic Tuesday to discuss ways that you can get through the festive season, and perhaps even find some joy.

We'll discuss:

- developing a safety plan;

- managing expectations with your loved one and;

- provide information about availble services.

Click 'like' if you can make it.

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Re: Topic Tuesday // **now open** // Finding the joy in Christmas

Hi @Snoo I agree and @CherryBomb we have started our two weeks holiday tonight and I can already see that my husband is more relaxed to night

Merry Christmas everyone

In response to: CLOSED // Topic Tuesday // Finding the joy in Christmas

Re: Topic Tuesday // **now open** // Finding the joy in Christmas

Hi@BeHappy I'm adjusting my expectations, and going to do less, and not expect my partner to do more. ( ME TOO )

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Re: Topic Tuesday // **now open** // Finding the joy in Christmas

That's a wrap for tonight! It was a productive and intimate conversation tonight thanks to @Shaz51 @Snoo and @BeHappy. You all offered some wonderful insights.

Christmas time doesn't need to be stressful nor does it need to be lavish and grand. With a bit of planning, and open communication, hopefully it is a time of year that you can sail through, and possibly even find some joy in.

Merry Christmas everyone! I hope that you have a much earned break, and that you get to enjoy some time with your loved one.

Wishing you all a peaceful festive season.

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