In part three of the four-part “Holiday Relationship Series,” we are getting into navigating specific situations within your family this holiday season.

Whether you have lovely family connections, but sometimes find yourself getting so annoyed by your mom’s need to ask you a million times if you want something else to eat, or you are returning to some more challenging dynamics, this episode will give you a framework for navigating whatever arises.

Moreover, the dynamics at play might very well bleed into your own partnership, affecting or putting a strain on your relationship. Knowing how to communicate your needs and process your emotions, on your own and within your partnership, is going to be key to staying grounded and balanced.

In the end, your peace during this time is your priority. Holding space for your needs and desires, making time for rest, and allowing yourself to withdraw healthily, are all ways to honour yourself. Let’s talk about how you can lean into this.

In this episode, we’re diving into:

* Discover why family gatherings can be challenging for relationships and bring out hidden insecurities or tension.

* Learn how to set boundaries that protect you (and your relationship) from outside stressors, conflict or criticism.

* Find out why some old family patterns still trigger you, even as an adult, and how to handle these moments with more compassion and emotional neutrality.

* The reason why traditional boundary setting isn’t “enough” when it comes to successfully setting boundaries and standards (and why it feels hard AF to stick to them).

* Two actionable strategies for Get strategies to feel supported and set boundaries that actually work, so you can navigate any situation that comes up, together.

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