Holiday Self-Care

Written By Stacie Courtney-Mustaphi

T’was the holiday season

Which can bring up a lot of feelings

From joy, happiness, excitement, and more

We experience it as we wander aisles of festive stores

Holiday music, lights, treats and sweets

The perfect holiday décor and gift is a challenging feat

For some the holiday season may not bring so much joy

The pressure and strain can surely annoy

Shorter and darker days

Affect us all in many ways

Grief, loneliness, sadness, and stress

These feelings may leave us wanting to do less

Nostalgia for holiday traditions of the past

We wish those memories could last and last

Holiday traditions can change for good or bad

While missing loved ones can leave us feelings very sad

There is no right or wrong way to spend the holiday

And here is a therapists reminder to take away:

Whether you are hosting, having a small gathering or none,

Make sure to take care of yourself this holiday season

Happy holidays-whatever and however you celebrate!

©Stacie Courtney-Mustaphi LMFT CST 2025

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Author: Stacie Courtney-Mustaphi
Author: Stacie Courtney-Mustaphi

Stacie Courtney-Mustaphi is a licensed Marriage and family Therapist and Certified Sex Therapist in Pennsylvania. She has almost a decade of experience working with families, individuals and relationship therapy. Stacie specializes in sex therapy and also has experience in a variety of therapeutic interventions for depression, anxiety, PTSD, family conflict, co-parenting, and other relationship conflicts. She is also an AAMFT approved supervisor and provides consultation and supervision towards clinical licensure.

Stacie Courtney-Mustaphi

Stacie Courtney-Mustaphi is a licensed Marriage and family Therapist and Certified Sex Therapist in Pennsylvania. Stacie has almost a decade of experience working with families, individuals and relationship therapy. Stacie specializes in sex therapy and also has experience in a variety of therapeutic interventions for depression, anxiety, PTSD, family conflict, co-parenting, and other relationship conflicts. Stacie is also an AAMFT approved supervisor and provides consultation and supervision towards clinical licensure. 

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