Navigating End-of-Year Stress: Protecting Your Mental Health at Work During the Holidays

on December 9, 2025 at 10:50 AM /

As the year winds down, many of us find ourselves juggling an uncomfortable mix of deadlines, holiday expectations, family dynamics, and the pressure to “finish strong.” While the season is often described as joyful, it can also be one of the most mentally draining times of the year, especially in the workplace. If you’ve been feeling stretched thin, emotionally exhausted, or just “over it,” you’re far from alone. Rice Psychology Group understands that end-of-year burnout is real, and recognizing it early is one of the best ways to protect your mental well-being. Why This Time of Year Feels So Heavy 1. The Push...

The Zen Approach to Treating Mental Health

By Rice Psychology Group

on September 28, 2015 at 9:38 PM /

By Megan Sutsko, Psy.D. Licensed Psychologist Close your eyes. Focus your attention on your breath. Follow your breath in. Notice the tiny pause between inhale and exhale. Follow your breath out. Try to clear your mind of thoughts and tune in only to the sensation of your breath flowing in and out. Stay in the moment… Meditation, the act of quieting the mind, can be an invaluable tool for mental and physical health. It is taught by yoga instructors, Buddhist zen masters, and even psychologists. This ancient Eastern technique is finding increasing acceptance in the Western world. According to Swami Rama “Meditation is a...

The Magic of Teams – A Place for Everyone

By Dr. Wendy Rice

on September 16, 2015 at 8:01 PM /

By Wendy Rice, Psy.D. Licensed Psychologist 'Tis the season for trying out and participating in new or familiar sports and activities. I am a horseback rider and while it is my therapy, my love and my sport – it is also my arena for competition. Riding is an individual sport that allows for competition from the most basic beginner levels (for adults and children) through national, international and Olympic levels. Interestingly though, when I compete, I am also very much part of a team. I cheer on my barn-mates, even when I am competing directly against them; and they do the...