“All we have to do in grief is the next best step,” said Gina Moffa, LCSW, a trauma-informed grief therapist and author of “Moving On Doesn’t Mean Letting Go: A Modern Guide to Navigating Loss.” “It may feel confused and clumsy. And, in some ways, it’s supposed to be. We’ve been transported to a whole new landscape where we have no map, so navigating life — and the holidays — will take time, patience, endurance and loving support.”

Prioritizing your well-being and giving yourself grace are key to getting through the holiday season without a loved one. Here are Moffa’s tips.

Practice self-compassion

Reassess your traditions

Remember that you have the freedom to decide how or if you want to engage with traditions and make space for new ways of celebrating if that feels right for you.Take a moment to consider which holiday traditions feel meaningful to you this year and which ones may be more difficult. It’s OK if certain activities like decorating or attending gatherings feel too heavy. Allow yourself to prioritize the traditions that bring a sense of comfort and let go of the ones that feel overwhelming.