How to set boundaries with family during the holidays?
1 year ago

How to set boundaries with family during the holidays?

Hindustan Times  

Boundaries are extremely important in any kind of a relationship. With the holiday season approaching, it is important that we understand the importance of setting boundaries with our family. Family member's behaviour: When a family member's behaviour makes us uncomfortable, we should tell them that we would prefer to not be a part of the discussion. Personal questions: Sometimes family members can step on the boundaries and ask questions that we are not comfortable answering. When they are brought up by relatives or family members during the holidays, we should immediately set certain boundaries.

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How To Prevent Clashing Parenting Styles From Ruining The Holidays
3 weeks, 4 days ago

How To Prevent Clashing Parenting Styles From Ruining The Holidays

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Philipp Nemenz via Getty Images At holiday celebrations, adults and children tend to congregate in the same spaces. “For a verbal child, it can give them a moment to express and vent, to have a listening ear in the midst of all that’s happening, so they feel listened to for a few minutes,” said Novak. “It doesn’t feel very conflictual, …

The most common family arguments at Christmas and how to avoid them
3 years ago

The most common family arguments at Christmas and how to avoid them

Daily Mail  

For those of us lucky enough to be spending this Christmas out of isolation, spending some much-needed time with our loved ones is sure to be the highlight of the festive season. Psychotherapist Neil Wilkie, who is the author of the Relationship Paradigm book series, shared the five most common types of argument families have on Christmas Day and how …

10 Realistic Ways To Set Boundaries With Others During The Holidays
3 years ago

10 Realistic Ways To Set Boundaries With Others During The Holidays

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LordHenriVoton via Getty Images Setting boundaries during the holiday season is crucial in curbing stress. It’s not only a nice thing to do for yourself, but in some cases, it is essential for your overall well-being.” Rachel Hoffman, a licensed clinical social worker and chief therapy officer at Real, said boundaries are especially important this year, “as we’re living through …

The 7 Most Common Issues Families Have Around The Holidays
5 years, 1 month ago

The 7 Most Common Issues Families Have Around The Holidays

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freemixer via Getty Images Family squabbles, whether about misbehaving kids or how much to spend on gifts, are all too common during the holidays. If the comments irk you, gracefully remove yourself from the situation, or suggest to your relative that the two of you simply have different disciplinary styles, said Fran Walfish, a family and psychotherapist in Beverly Hills, …

How Therapists Deal With Their Own Family Issues At The Holidays
5 years, 1 month ago

How Therapists Deal With Their Own Family Issues At The Holidays

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING The holiday season is quickly approaching, which often means spending extended periods of time with family members — possibly even the ones you’ve spent most of the year avoiding. “Therapists are real people too, and like everyone else, have to deal with complex family dynamics during the holidays,” said Anthony Freire, the clinical director and founder of …

How To Tell Your Family Being Home For The Holidays Isn't Good For You
5 years, 2 months ago

How To Tell Your Family Being Home For The Holidays Isn't Good For You

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING For many people, the holidays signify a time of all things merry. Natalie Gutierrez, a New York-based licensed marriage and family therapist who specializes in trauma counseling, told HuffPost that visiting family over the holiday break can “bring up emotional triggers around painful memories, violation of boundaries, unrealistic expectations that family may have put on them.” Oftentimes, …

Therapists Explain Why Your Family Drives You Crazier At The Holidays
6 years, 1 month ago

Therapists Explain Why Your Family Drives You Crazier At The Holidays

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The holidays bring a lot of perks — time off work, snow days, cheesy Hallmark movies and spending time with family members who you may not get to see much throughout the year. “Although these kinds of responses can occur at any time of the year, the holidays often increase both the likelihood and intensity of these types of emotions …

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