11/20/2025
How to Cope With Grief During the Holidays 💔
The holiday season is often a time of joy, but if you’ve lost a parent, it can feel heavy and bittersweet. Traditions, memories, and even holiday songs can bring up sadness, anger, or guilt. These feelings are completely normal and it doesn’t mean you’re weak. Grief is a sign of love, and learning to honor it while finding moments of peace can help you through this season.
Here are 5 ways to care for yourself during the first holiday without a parent:
🌿 Take Care of Yourself
🎯 Set Realistic Expectations
🕯️ Light a Candle in Their Memory
🌱Start New Traditions
🤝 Seek Support through Grief Counseling
Through Grief Therapy, we can help you manage emotional triggers, show yourself compassion through the process, and balance both joy and sorrow.
If this is your first holiday without your parent and want gentle ways to cope, read this blog by one of our grief counselors in Simi Valley to learn more about finding comfort and hope through grief. 💙👇
https://simipsychologicalgroup.com/coping-with-grief-your-first-holiday-without-a-parent-grief-counseling-in-simi-valley/