Resilience & Coping Skills

Change can feel overwhelming—especially when our environment reflects the very struggles we’re trying to overcome. This article explores practical coping mechanisms like EFT (tapping), boundary setting, mindfulness, therapy, and self-care, offering ways to ground yourself, reduce stress, and create healthier patterns. As you read, notice which tools resonate with you, and consider how your current coping strategies are serving—or hindering—you.

While crisp autumn evenings bring joy to many, for those living with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), the falling leaves and early sunsets can trigger anxiety, fatigue, and depression. Reduced sunlight disrupts circadian rhythms, serotonin, and melatonin levels, leading to symptoms like oversleeping, weight changes, irritability, and hopelessness. Left untreated, SAD can worsen—but treatments like light therapy, psychotherapy, and medication can make a real difference.