Mo News Interview - Psychotherapist Niro Feliciano on How To Have A Less Frantic and More Festive Holiday Season
Dec 30, 2025
Niro Feliciano, a cognitive psychotherapist and bestselling author, shares her insights on navigating holiday stress and joy. She discusses the importance of embracing grief and joy simultaneously during the season. Niro offers practical advice on managing disappointment in kids and emphasizes savoring awe without distraction. She introduces her 'Three D's' method for easing holiday conflicts and encourages choosing three meaningful traditions to reduce overwhelm. Plus, she tackles the effects of social media comparisons and suggests ways to carry holiday mindfulness into everyday life.
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Burnout With Four Young Kids
- Niro Feliciano recalled having four young children (6,4,2,0) and losing joy during the holidays.
- She changed habits after an 'aha' moment to be present and stop over-scheduling herself.
Allow Grief And Flexible Plans
- Make room for grief and give yourself permission to change plans or decline events.
- Reach out to the people who truly support you and let them sit with you through hard moments.
Sandy Hook Families Show Dual Joy
- Niro described working with Sandy Hook families and shared Jenny Hubbard's story of hearing her son's belly laugh after loss.
- That laugh allowed Hubbard to feel joy alongside grief and showed both can coexist.