Don’t White-Knuckle the Holidays: A Stress Relief & Photo Experience

Discover practical ways to navigate the holidays—stretched budgets, high expectations, crowded schedules, family tensions, and surprises. Don't white-knuckle the holidays. Stress will come, so learn how to release it, and leave with 5 practical tips + 5 fully edited professional photos. Ugly sweaters encouraged! Before the holiday season gets into full swing, give yourself 2.5 hours to loosen your grip, laugh a little, and explore a different way through it. Join Alika Victor, Board Certified Health Coach, and professional photographer Rick Pascale for a playful, practical experience that brings together games, activities, reflection, and professional photography. You'll have space to try things, connect with others, and discover ideas you can take back into your everyday life, where budgets get stretched, expectations run high, schedules get crowded, family dynamics get complicated, and things rarely go exactly as planned. Stress will come. Learn to release it, and have fun doing it. WHAT YOU’LL EXPERIENCE • Release the pressure to overspend. Look at where money stress shows up and discover ways to celebrate without stretching your budget. • Learn 5 ways to calm holiday stress. Practice simple tools through interactive games and activities that make room for laughter and fresh perspectives. • Set boundaries that protect your peace. Reflect on the obligations and things you're carrying that may need a different approach. • Create your personal holiday survival plan. Choose practical steps for what to keep, simplify, or let go of during the holidays. • Free yourself from the perfect holiday trap. Let go of unrealistic expectations and give yourself permission to enjoy holidays that are real, not perfect. YOUR PROFESSIONAL PHOTO EXPERIENCE Step into a festive photo shoot. Enjoy professional photography with Rick Pascale and receive five fully edited photos of yourself. WHO THIS IS FOR Feeling the weight of holiday expectations, money pressure, or packed calendars? Anticipating tense family dynamics? This is for anyone ready to approach the season with more intention, peace, and room to enjoy it. Come on your own or bring a friend. You don't need to arrive feeling festive or have everything figured out. WEAR YOUR UGLY SWEATER! Bring your holiday sweater and your willingness to try something playful. Comfortable clothing you can move around in is a good choice. YOUR HOSTS Alika Victor | Board Certified Health Coach Alika helps people who are running low on capacity find practical ways to restore their energy and navigate life’s demands. Her approach brings curiosity, self-compassion, and small, doable experiments into everyday wellness. Rick Pascale | Photographer Rick brings the professional photography portion of the experience, capturing your personality and playful holiday spirit. GIVE YOURSELF SOMETHING TO LOOK FORWARD TO Two hours for play, connection, and practical ideas you can use beyond the room. Reserve your spot today.