Daily News | Mental health experts give tips for tackling tough conversations this holiday season
As family and friends gather over the upcoming holidays, there’s potential for people to encounter some tough conversations based on differing views, beliefs and feelings. So, how should you deal with those conversations?
Before the gathering talk to your closest relative about being each other’s support system, and keep tabs through the night. If that is not a possibility, ask a friend if it would be OK for you to text them through the night. That way you still have a safe person to go to if interactions become overwhelming.
For children, the night before the gathering, help them put together a bag with things that will both entertain them and lead to interaction, such as coloring tools and toys. And if you are OK with them being on the phone, help them take breaks to interact with people.It can be hard, but it’s important to remember that family gatherings are prone to something not working out, someone getting upset, or something going unplanned.
In some cultures, hugs and kisses are the preferred way to greet people, failing to do so can be perceived as disrespectful. This can be tricky when there are children involved. For caregivers of children with anxiety or depression, Marroquin recommends keeping in mind that your role is not fixing the emotion, but rather acknowledging, validating, and recognizing how challenging this must be for them.
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