Brenda Saturday, Marriage & Family Therapist

11/28/2024

With the holiday season upon us, take a moment or more to prepare yourself for family and friendship gatherings. If you find some
relationships challenging reflect on how you need and want to show up to make it a bit
better. Oftentimes, spending less time or being in a group with difficult people makes
the time more enjoyable.

Wishing you and your loved ones a holiday filled love, joy, and peace.

Brenda Saturday, MA, LMFT, RLT
Board Certified Telehealth
Psychotherapy & Consulting

Certified Relational Life Therapist/RLI Facilitator
Advanced Trained Gottman Therapist
Intensively Trained Family Systems
Intensively Trained Cognitive Behavioral
Generational Trauma Therapist
Narcissism and Mood Disorders
Online Global Consulting
Telehealth for Georgia & Florida Residents

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12/26/2022

The holidays are often considered to be a time for family togetherness. All that togetherness, however, is not always easy. Liz Higgins, LMFT (Millennial Life Counseling) shares six tips for not just surviving, but also possibly enjoying holidays with your in-laws on the Gottman Relationship Blog — including tips on setting boundaries.
Read more at: https://bit.ly/3BUbUnJ

02/01/2022

Expressing love, respect, & warm regard to your partner each day will create more intimacy. The bonus is watching your children do the same with their spouses!
Let’s begin a movement to replace harshness with words of admiration.

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05/28/2020

In recognition of , use these resources from NIMH to help raise awareness about depression, which is one of the most common mental disorders in the U.S. Share science. Share hope. https://go.usa.gov/xwrGC.

05/18/2020

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05/14/2020

How to build Resilience & stay RelationalStrong navigating the coronavirus & difficult times.

Many people consider resilience as the ability to bounce back from adversity; however, resilience is when we not only bounce back, but we grow and become stronger through struggle.

When you feel overwhelmed with the coronavirus and/or another stressful situation in your life give yourself a break and review the following tips to reset yourself.

Establish a new daily routine.

Take a work break and walk thru your yard, garden, or simply take a sunshine break.

Maintain your connections.

Be mindful of physical distancing not isolation through social distancing. Call someone you love.

Be mindful to the importance of managing your emotions during these uncertain times.

Acknowledge your surroundings, and be grateful for what you have in the moment.

Be compassionate with yourself and others.

We are all in this together, and being kind, compassionate, and gracious is needed and does wonders for our soul.

Be optimistic.

Begin a gratitude journal & write one thing each morning and evening that you are grateful for.

An optimistic attitude has been known to help cure illnesses as well as provide strength to veterans.

"You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think."

Christopher Robbins

07/30/2018

Each day brings a new challenge to see how relationships are constantly circling through harmony, disharmony and repair. All for the desire to be connected and intimate. Love what I do!

01/01/2018

Brenda Saturday – Version 2

10/24/2017

The holiday season is quickly approaching, and for many of us it is a time of stress with sprinkles of joy. Many of my clients find it helpful to begin preparing for the emotional and physical challenges to navigate time with family and their own expectations of the holiday season.

Please read the article below in the hope it will make this holiday season more manageable.


Managing Holiday Stress

The holidays can be a stressful time for many people due to the intensified focus on family, work and money, but this added stress is felt more by women. In a recent survey on holiday stress, the American Psychological Association (APA) found that women are more likely than men to report heightened stress levels during the holiday season, and that they're less likely to take time to relax or manage that stress in healthy ways.

Research shows that stress, and the unhealthy behaviors people use to manage it, contribute to some of our country's biggest health problems such as obesity, heart disease and diabetes. So it's imperative that people take steps to address issues like holiday stress in healthier ways. According to psychologist and APA Executive Director for Professional Practice Dr. Russ Newman, people who manage stress by engaging in unhealthy behaviors such as overeating, drinking and smoking are likely to have their physical health negatively affected over time, as opposed to people with a healthy lifestyle.

'My advice is to pay attention to what causes stress and to find healthy ways to manage it,' says Newman. Everyone responds to their stress in some way. The key is handling stress in a manner that doesn't make things worse.

APA recommends these tips to help deal with holiday stressors and build resilience:

Define holiday stress - How do you experience stress? Does that experience change during the holidays? Different people experience stress differently. How do you know when you are stressed?

Identify holiday stressors - What holiday events or situations trigger stressful feelings? Are they related to work, home, relationships or something else?

Recognize how you deal with stress - Determine if you are relying on unhealthy behaviors like smoking or eating to manage stress. Is this a behavior you rely on year-round, or is it specific to holiday stress?

Change one behavior at a time - Unhealthy behaviors develop over the course of time. Replacing unhealthy behaviors with healthy ones requires time. Start small and focus on changing one behavior.

Take care of yourself - Taking care of yourself during the holiday season helps to keep your mind and body primed to deal with stress. Pay attention to your own needs and feelings. Engage in holiday activities that you enjoy and find relaxing. Exercise regularly. Eat healthy. Make sure you get enough rest and sleep.

Ask for support - Accepting help from those who care about you and will listen to you strengthens your resilience and ability to manage stress. Use the holidays as a time to reconnect with friends and family and strengthen your support network. If you feel overwhelmed by stress, then consider seeking professional help. Psychologists are uniquely trained to understand the connection between the mind and body. They can offer strategies to help you manage stress, change unhealthy behaviors and address emotional issues.

American Psychological Association

09/13/2017

Neuroscience is helping people understand their emotions, impulsivity and ability or lack of in relationships. Take a moment to listen to Stan Tatkin's video. When working with clients and their relationships I combine neuroscience with sustainable skills in creating intimate and healthy communication. In the end, clients who are committed to one another experience the safety, security a loving relationship offers.

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