Overcoming Grief during the Holiday Season

Christmas is just around the corner. While many of us look forward to celebrating the season with friends and loved ones, for others, the holidays stir up anything but feelings of joy.

Depression and grief are very real emotions people experience this time of the year. And not only are they real, but prevalent during the holidays.

While some look forward to spending this season with loved ones, others are reminded of their loved ones – friends and family and lovers – who have left in some form or another. If that memory isn't handled correctly, it can turn into grief. And grief, by the way, is...