The Happy Couple Throws a Holiday Party: Maybe not that far from real

A parody of the challenges of having an office holiday party in today's ...

When You Don’t Want to Go to That Thanksgiving Dinner

Not everyone looks forward to Thanksgiving. For example, my Psychology Today article today describes a composite 20-something. In response, I ask questions and offer suggestions.

A Psychologically Rich Halloween Party for Adults

Halloween parties go way back to the 10th-century Celtic festival of Samhain, when people would light bonfires and wear costumes to ward off ghosts.

Today’s Halloween party may not ward off ghosts but offers an opportunity to create a psychologically rich experience. My Psychology Today article today describe the Halloween party my wife and I will be throwing.

Canceled Holiday Gatherings: Suggestions for a grieving person and for a relieved one

Because of the dire warnings, many people are canceling holiday get-togethers. My Psychology Today article today offers my responses to two composite letters. One is from a person who is grieving the loss, the other is from a person who is relieved.

Throwing a Holiday Party? 10 mistakes that can gobble up your holiday cheer.

Thanksgiving as well as Christmas and New Year’s tend to be filled with hope for fun and connection, but sometimes those high expectations are far from met. 

If you're throwing a Holiday party,  avoiding the 10 “turkeys” should help. My PsychologyToday.com article today calls them out.

When You Don't Want to Go to That Party But Should

You've probably gotten an invitation or five to holiday parties. Let's say there's at least one you'd rather not go to. 

My PsychologyToday.com article today offers tips for making the most of a party you'd rather not attend but should.

An Uneventful Thanksgiving Trip

Many people love going long distances for family get-togethers, for example, for Thanksgiving or Christmas.
But others do it out of duty.  

In my PsychologyToday.com article today, I offer a description of the events of my cross-country trip to be with the family on Thanksgiving. You might find it instructive and at least, entertaining.