Too Much Tinsel? Navigating Sensory Overload at the Holidays

Date: November 1st

Time: 1pm-2pm

Cost: Free

Location: Simpsonville Library, 626 NE Main St, Simpsonville, SC 29681 

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1-hour workshop led by licensed professional counselor, Dawn-Marie Farrell-Smith, M.Ed., LPC . Learn how to say "no" without the guilt, walk away with scripts for boundary-setting, obtain sensory support strategies, and gain ideas for hosting sensory-friendly holiday gatherings.

Supporting your Mental Health During the Holidays

Date: 12/6/2025

Time 11AM-12PM

Cost: Free

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Location: Mauldin Library,  800 W Butler Rd, Greenville, SC 29607

1-hour workshop led by licensed professional counselor, Dawn-Marie Farrell-Smith, M.Ed., LPC . Learn Strategies for balancing the weight of the holiday season while meeting your own needs.

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Tips for Neurodivergent Families
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Making Peace with your Past
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Conquering Perfectionism
Learn methods for overcoming the fear of fear of failure, coping with overthinking, and combating low self-esteem. You'll also gain a new understanding of how perfectionism may be impacting your relationships and learn strategies for lowering expectations of oneself and asking for help.

Finding the Right Therapist

Learn about the different types of therapy, where to find therapists in your area, what questions to ask a therapist to determine whether they're the right one for you, how to know if you've outgrown your therapist. 

Creating Calm in the Chaos
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