An excerpt from Lucie Waldman’s book, The Jots of Becoming: A journey of hope and recovery. Available on Amazon in Kindle and print editions. This was written in anticipation of Chanukah, but its themes can apply more universally in recovery. The holidays, no matter what religion, are an extraordinarily difficult time for me and for most people with Eating Disorders because it often comes with changes in scheduling in treatment, different foods, and seeing different family members. All in all, it’s a lot of change.

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Hanukkah Coloring Page

Coloring has the ability to relax the fear center of your brain, the amygdala. It induces the same state as meditating by reducing the thoughts of a restless mind. This generates mindfulness and quietness, which allows your mind to get some rest.

8 Nights of Hanukkah Gratitude for Kids

Gratitude is so important for helping to foster happy and mentally healthy children. The Hanukkah story, and especially the hanukkiah lights, represent a time of miracles that we should be grateful for. Hanukkah can be described as the triumph of spiritual light and lasting truth over darkness, emptiness, and falsehood. Add gratitude to your candle lighting with this fun resource.

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A safe, moderated online community where teens and young adults struggling with mental health conditions can find a safe place to talk about what they’re experiencing by sharing their personal stories of recovery, tragedy, struggle, or hope.