Date: December 5, 2023

This recording talks about holiday stress, family dynamics, and clutter management. Valerie starts the discussion with allowing members to share personal stressors. These included: surgeries to in-law judgments, navigating family dynamics amidst cognitive decline, emphasizing boundaries, assertiveness, coping strategies like mindfulness and setting boundaries for challenging situations. The conversation concludes by highlighting the importance of accepting and loving family despite challenging circumstances.

As you get ready for the holiday season, be mindful of your own boundaries with the different relationships in your life and being grateful for the joy that you will experience during this time.

IN THIS VIDEO:

0:00:05

Stress factors and triggers during the holiday season

0:15:00

Sharing about trauma-related clutter program

0:20:05

Coping with personal triggers and emotional stress during holidays

0:24:29

A cozy Christmas with friends and a special fireplace

0:29:36

Navigating guilt and prioritizing self-care

0:35:51

Living in the now

0:41:28

Trust and coping with mother’s unpredictable kindness

0:43:31

Unpacking past traumas and seeking closure

0:50:03

Unleashing Anger: The Empty Chair Technique