Objectives

By the end of this companion course resource, we aim to: 

1. Help increase recognition and understanding of patterns that you and family members tend to engage in during the holidays.

2. Provide tools and tips to start feeling more empowered and regulated when navigating family interactions that are challenging.

3. Support self-affirmation, self-compassion, and practicing boundary setting  when navigating family traditions and relationships.

4. Explore cultural and familial influences on roles and communication to encourage greater understanding, sensitivity, and adaptability. 

Please note, none of this information is intended as mental health advice nor direction. Rather this is intended as a resource that can provide alternative perspectives and new tools should they be helpful or applicable to you. We highly encourage consulting with a mental health professional directly to support integration and exploration of many of these topics and tips. 

As always, this information is largely generic. Only you know yourself, your situation, and what would be the best course of action for the environment you are in. Please utilize and/or disregard the information from this course accordingly!