Christmas is a time to celebrate with family and friends. However, it can also be a time of excess, particularly when it comes to alcohol consumption. Drinkaware wants to support the public and encourage adults to drink mindfully throughout this…
Category: Christmas
Navigating Bereavement this Christmas
Someone once said that the whole world seems depopulated because a loved one is missing. Undergoing the loss of a loved one is unquestionably one of the most painful and deeply stressful emotions a person can endure. Grief is a…
Guest Blog: ‘Mindful Drinking this Christmas’ – by Kate Coffey
Christmas is such a wonderful and magical time of year and in my opinion, alcohol is not necessarily needed to enjoy it! As a non-drinker I love every element of the festive season. There is always so much happening from…
Have A Merry, Mindful Christmas
It’s the most wonderful time of the year and you might be planning on hosting get-together this festive season so keep reading to discover some tips and advice on how to host a merry and mindful Christmas gathering*. With more…
Positive role modelling tips for parents and adult family members at Christmas
Children are perceptive and take in everything that is happening around them – particularly the habits and behaviour of their parents or guardians. Being a positive role model and setting an example when it comes to your child’s relationship and…
Drinkaware urges healthy coping at Christmas as household tensions and home drinking on the rise
Drinkaware, the national charity working to prevent and reduce alcohol misuse in Ireland, is reporting that high levels of household tension have contributed to an increase in alcohol consumption in households during lockdown, in particular those with younger children. As…
Tips for positive mental health at Christmas during the pandemic
In a typical year, the festive season can be a time of celebration for some people and a time of poor mental health for others. But as we near the end of a unique year, it is understandable that the…
DRINKAWARE CALLING ON PARENTS AND OTHER ADULT RELATIVES TO BE POSITIVE FAMILY ROLE MODELS THIS CHRISTMAS
Drinkaware, the national charity working to prevent and reduce alcohol misuse, is encouraging parents – and other family members – to be positive role models around alcohol for their children over the Christmas period. 78% of parents cite family celebrations…
Festive tips for more mindful drinking at home
As the festive season draws near, this time of year brings with it more opportunities to celebrate with loved ones than usual, particularly in a home setting. From visiting neighbours with a bottle of wine as a gift to inviting people over…