Introduction
This date marks the beginning of the holiday shopping season when financial stress often increases due to holiday expenses. It's an opportune moment to encourage people to start thinking about their economic well-being and provide them with strategies to manage holiday spending and stress effectively.
Why We Love National Financial Therapy Day
Promoting Financial Well-Being, Breaking Stigmas, and Empowering Informed Decisions:
Raises awareness about the link between financial and mental health, normalizes money conversations, and educates on financial therapy for better habits and informed decisions
National Financial Therapy Day Activities
Three ways to Heal Financial Anxiety
Attend free programs such as workshops or events, connect with a financial therapist for a free consultation or keep an eye out for media messaging about the topic for free resources.
National Financial Therapy Day timeline
9 Months Before
Request free materials from providers and organizations.
Contact local mental health professionals to request free handouts or information
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Free Resources and Materials
Online Platforms
Explore websites offering free financial education resources.
Community Organizations
Local non-profits may provide financial literacy materials.
Financial Institutions
Banks, Financial Therapists and credit unions often offer free financial guides.
6 Months Before
Explore educational videos and books on financial health. There are many on Apple, Google Play, and YouTube
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Videos
Watch tutorials on budgeting, investing, and financial psychology.
Books
Read about personal finance and emotional relationships with money.
Podcasts
Listen to experts discuss financial wellness and therapy.
3 Months Before
Assess finances and emotional impact.
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Self-Assessment Tools
Use online quizzes to evaluate financial health.
Track spending habits with budgeting apps.
Journaling about money feelings and behaviors. (you can use a notebook or a dedicated journal)
1 Month Before
Find and attend financial therapy news, events and workshops.
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Finding Financial Therapy Events
Search social media for local workshops
Check community center event calendars
Contact financial advisors for seminar information
Look for online webinars and virtual conferences
Starting Your Financial Therapy Journey
Set Goals
Define clear financial and emotional objectives.
Be Open
Approach therapy with honesty and vulnerability.
Stay Committed
Regularly practice new financial habits and insights.
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