The holidays can be beautiful but also emotionallyoverwhelming.

Between family dynamics, perfectionism, and pressure toplease everyone, it’s easy to lose yourself in the chaos. This week on Mentally Shredded, we’re joined by therapist Maria Dimova to help you reset the narrative and reclaim peace during the season.

👤 Meet Maria Dimova Licensed marriage and family therapist and founder of The Ridge Therapy in North Carolina. Maria specializes in helping people navigate stress, family tension, and relational patterns, especially during high-pressure seasons like the holidays.

🔹 Key Takeaways

🔹 Why the holidays resurface old roles and emotional triggers

🔹 How perfectionism and people pleasing lead to burnout

🔹The truth about boundaries and how they build connection

🔹How group therapy fosters growth, clarity, and community

📢 Group Now in Progress: Surviving & Thriving the HolidaysMaria’s six week virtual therapy group just launched and there’s still time to join. If you're in North Carolina and feeling the weight of the season, this is a space to regroup, reflect, and build practical tools for peace.

🗓 Remaining Sessions: Tuesdays — Nov. 18, 25 and Dec. 2, 9, 16🕠 Time: 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM (Virtual)💵 $55 per session

👥 Adults 18 and up, limited spots available

🔗 theridgetherapy.com

🔗 Email Maria

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