Family gatherings around the holidays can lead to unique challenges and stress. We asked family therapists about the most common issues and how to handle them.
It's that time of year when families come together to celebrate — or argue — over the holiday dinner table.Experts say it's normal for this season to bring unique challenges with loved ones, but there are ways to cope with these stresses and make it through.'While the holidays are often marketed as a very happy time to gather with family, this is not always the case,' says Leanna Stockard, a licensed marriage and family therapist with mental health care company LifeStance Health.
'For many people, it's the one time a year that they see these family members,' says Alyssa Mairanz, owner and executive director of Empower Your Mind Therapy.How to navigate: Don't be afraid to take the space you need, Mairanz says, adding that you can also focus on other people. 'Put your energy towards engaging with those who are not as estranged or stress you out as much,' she suggests.
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