The holidays can be a difficult time for those in the LGBTQIA+ community, and relationships with family can be complicated. Folks might not be able to be who they truly are around their family, or perhaps relationships are strained because of personal or political differences. The important thing to remember is that you have the power to set your own boundaries to do what is best for you. See below for resources and guidance you can use to make sure you are protecting your mental health this holiday season.
Resources for You
📖 Holiday Survival Guide
Read our guide for surviving the holidays with tools for setting boundaries, taking space, and using community resources to lean on.
📖 What to Say During Difficult Conversations
Get some examples to deal with difficult conversations, especially when it comes to family.
🎥 Setting Boundaries with Family During the Holidays
Learn tactics to protect your boundaries from FOLX therapist Chris.
🎥 Sobriety During the Holidays
Get tips from FOLX nurse Jacob as he talks about ways to stay sober during holiday gatherings.
📖 10 Strategies for Dealing with Burnout
Learn practical tools for dealing with burnout from work, family, or personal issues.
📖 The FOLX Transgender Meditation Guide: How to Meditate When You Can’t Sit Still
Learn ways to meditate and practice mindfulness for folks who don’t necessarily connect with the traditional way of meditating.
How FOLX Can Support You
🎥 How FOLX Can Support Your Mental Health
Hear from Chief Clinical Officer Kate as she tells you about how a FOLX clinician can support you with your mental health.
🎥 When to See a Therapist for Anxiety
Hear from FOLX therapist Em as they explain how to tell when it might be time to see a therapist about your anxiety.
📖 How FOLX Can Help with Anxiety
Learn the ways in which FOLX can support you with your anxiety, whether it be medication, lifestyle changes, or therapy.
📖 How FOLX Can Help with Depression
Learn about how FOLX can help you manage depression and get the resources you need.
📓 Courses in the FOLX Community Platform
We have a variety of courses available for FOLX members in our Community that can help you learn tools and tactics to deal with anxiety and stress. Some of those courses include:
Building Resilience for Anxiety
An introduction to empowering tools and strategies to help manage anxiety.
Introduction to Mindfulness
A guide to the benefits of mindfulness with practices you can start right away.
Enhancing Sleep Guide
A practical guide to better rest and well-being.
To access the courses, you can join the Community Platform by logging into your FOLX account (if you’re a member), or sign up for your 10-day free trial to become a member here.
🎥 Mindfulness Recordings in the FOLX Community Platform
If you’re looking for guided meditation or breathing sessions, you can find videos under “Mental Health Resources” in the Community to help you stay grounded and feel more calm.
📱 Crisis Text Line 24/7 Support
Thanks to our partnership with Crisis Text Line, our community can text 'FOLX' to 741741 to reach a live volunteer crisis counselor, 24/7. Crisis Text Line provides free, 24/7, confidential text-based mental health support in both English and Spanish and is also available via WhatsApp or web browser.
