Holiday Survival Guide: Setting Boundaries with Family

Family Dynamics
Written By Mary Beth Somich, LPC

The holidays start this week! For some people this is an exciting time of year, for others it can be a stressful one. The holidays are a perfect time to name your limits, because it is often a time when demands are coming from all directions. By setting boundaries, you’re able to focus on the real meaning of the holidays: gratitude, spiritual traditions, and family togetherness.

I teamed up with Brooke Powers, founder of Your CenterPeace, to offer a live webinar on how to help your family interactions go smoothly this holiday season. Comfy in our pajamas with wine in hand, we touched on some potentially uncomfortable topics including:

  • Setting boundaries with family.

  • Maintaining intimacy over the holidays.

  • Managing expectations.

  • Walls vs. boundaries.

  • How to be kind AND assertive.

 
 
Mary Beth Somich, LPC

Private Practice Therapist, Coach, Podcast Host & Course Creator. 

https://yourjourneythrough.com
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