The Davenport

House Guests and the Holidays Part 2: Should I stay or should I go now? Unpacking the Anxiety, Encouraging Connection and Avoiding Contention


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Feeling anxious about the upcoming holidays? You're not alone. This episode is in response to questions we received from listeners about how to navigate holiday gatherings when members of your family have different political views, opinions about Covid, or want to bring up sensitive issues like Aunt Jean's divorce. Jamie and Guy talk about how you have to "unpack" the anxiety, set boundaries and manage what you can control.  Jamie encourages you to remember your "why" - why are you getting together for the holidays? To eat? Watch football? Talk politics? Take a nap? Establishing your "why" will help you be more intentional and authentic and make the whole experience more enjoyable.  Remember that even though people may having differing opinions, if there is respect and kindness and love - the holiday gathering can result in more connection and less contention.❤️Happy Holidays!

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About   Jamie and Guy:

Jamie Pyatt LCSW  is a mom, avid beach lover, exercise enthusiast and a licensed clinical therapist with over 20 yrs of experience. She has worked in hospice care, child abuse intervention, and was an adoption facilitator for 13 years. Jamie loves working with individuals, couples, and teens as they embrace their personal stories and surf the daily waves of life. She makes friends wherever she goes and has a laugh that brightens any room. She believes each one of us deserves love, happiness, and connection ❤️Get to know Jamie better @therealjamiepyatt

Guy  Balogh  is a father of three, car enthusiast, an entrepreneur and small business owner (shout out to @holsterbrands), and a professional business and life coach. Guy loves working with individuals to think bigger, take risks, and maximize opportunities. His quick wit and talent for story telling pair well with his desire to find the positive in any situation. Get to know Guy better   @therealcoachguy

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