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Learn how to support others when they’ll need it the most.
When a family member or friend is going through any sort of challenge, small gestures of love and support can go a long way. Find the words and actions to support loved ones when they need you the most.
Understand why loneliness can hurt and how you can offer support during the holiday season.
Eight ways to show your support for friends and loved ones when distance keeps you apart.
Advice for how to help children navigate the holidays in the wake of death or divorce, from experts on helping kids build resilience.
Steps you can take to support caregivers—who give so much of themselves to the ones they love, no matter the season.
Learn why addiction can be harder to manage during the holidays—and how you can best support a friend in recovery.
Steps for making a plan to be there for your loved ones after the holidays are over.
Suggestions for what to say when tried-and-true holiday greetings don’t feel quite right.
When someone you care about is going through a tough time, cheery holiday sentiments can fall short. Share love with these honest holiday cards, made in partnership with PAPYRUS and Emily McDowell.
What to say to let loved ones know it’s OK to share their true feelings.
Advice for writing a heartfelt letter to lift your friend’s spirits.
Recommendations to help you give back—because doing good for others is good for you, too.
A tool to help you find the best way you can support your friends and family during the holidays, from empathy expert Dr. Kelsey Crowe.
Holiday gift ideas, like a homemade photo album, that let a friend know how much you care, sourced from the Option B community.
A list of ways to help keep a loved one’s memory alive, from planting a memorial tree to cooking a favorite recipe.
A custom #OptionBThere card game to help you and your loved ones focus on moments of joy, celebrate small victories, and practice gratitude.
Small steps you can take to appreciate the good in your daily life this holiday season.
A seven-step guide to approaching the holidays on your own terms, starting with accepting your feelings.
A guide to deciding how your friends and loved ones can help you over the holidays—and tips for how to ask.
Discover how thoughts and feelings about money can affect how we spend—and how to stick to a budget while still enjoying the holidays.
Join the Option B Facebook Grief and Loss group or an Option B Gathering to connect with people who’ve had similar experiences and are ready to offer support.
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