During This Free Training, You'll Learn....
Traditions
Discover simple holiday traditions that create joy, connection, and lasting memories for children.
Communication
Learn tools to handle questions and navigate family conflicts with fairness and respect.
Dealing with Grief
Find strategies to honor your grief while still engaging meaningfully in holiday moments.
Mindfulness Skills
Explore practices to stay grounded and reduce stress amid holiday chaos.
Free Webinar Series with
Instant Access
5 High Quality Brief Videos Loaded with Tips!
Watch each pre-recorded webinar at your convenience through January 6, 2026.
Webinar Series
Holiday Routines for Happier Kids: Creating Calm in the Chaos
Smiling Through the Interrogation: A Young Person's Holiday Survival Toolkit
Missing Someone at the Table: Grief During the Holidays
Fair Fighting and Healthy Communication: Protecting Your Peace
Mindfulness in the Mayhem: Holiday Hoopla Edition
This webinar series assists individuals navigate the emotions of the holiday season. Whether you're juggling traditions with kids, bracing for the interrogations about your life choices, grieving the loss of someone, managing difficult family dynamics, or feeling triggered by holiday stress, this series offers practical support from mental health professionals.
Webinar Series
Amanda Tortorige
MS, LCPC, LPC-S, IMH-E
Holiday Routines for Happier Kids: Creating Calm in the Chaos
The holiday season can be overwhelming for little ones, leading to meltdowns and stress for the whole family. In this mini‑webinar, parents will discover three simple, practical strategies to help young children feel secure and calm during the busy holidays. By creating intentional routines, you’ll learn how to reduce tantrums and foster more joyful, connected experiences together.
Victorya Knoverek
BS, BFA, MA Student
Smiling Through the Interrogation:
A Young Person’s Holiday Survival Toolkit
This webinar helps young people prepare for the dreaded questions extended family asks at holiday gatherings about their plans for the future and current relationships. A 5-Tactic Toolkit is provided to help teens and young adults navigate these discussions.
Lydia Ahrens
MA, MBA
Missing Someone at the Table: Grief During the Holidays
The holidays can magnify the ache of loss, making empty chairs feel heavier than ever. In this mini‑webinar, we’ll honor grief and cherished memories with compassion and presence, while exploring the stages of grief in a gentle, supportive way. You’ll be reminded that you are not alone, and discover practices to carry both sorrow and love through the season with grace.
Anne Vahle
M.S.Ed., LCPC
Fair Fighting and Healthy Communication: Protecting Your Peace
Holiday gatherings can quickly turn tense when conversations go off track. In this mini‑webinar, you’ll learn how to recognize where discussions can go wrong in stressful situations, practice emotional regulation, and keep your cool even when family dynamics heat up. Discover practical communication strategies that protect your peace and help you engage with loved ones more intentionally.
Angel Knoverek
PhD, LCPC, ACS
Mindfulness
in the Mayhem:
Holiday Hoopla Edition
The holidays can feel like nonstop noise and chaos, leaving little room to breathe. In this mini‑webinar, you’ll learn mindfulness skills that are as easy as “pie”—simple, practical practices you can use anytime to stay grounded and present. Discover how to bring calm into the holiday hoopla and create more moments of joy and connection.
If you need additional support through the holidays, call or email our team at Mindshift Center.
In-person counseling services are available in Quincy, Illinois.
We offer virtual services for residents in Illinois and Missouri.
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