Family Systems & Holiday Dynamics: Serving Up Better Conversations

Prep Time: 40 minutes Serves: Those navigating complex family dynamics and seeking healthier ways to communicate during holiday gatherings

🥄 Key Ingredients

• Attachment theory & family systems

• Holiday triggers & emotional responses

• Communication strategies

• Financial conversations in relationships

🫕 Memorable Quotes

"The family system wants to go to homeostasis." - Nick

"Do you want to be right, or do you want to be in relationship?" - Moraya

“The little things are how we are modeling wellness for our family too." - Moraya

🥘 Main Course Topics

1. Understanding attachment in family dynamics

2. Managing emotional triggers during gatherings

3. Navigating financial conversations with partners

4. Building psychological safety in family settings

🍳 Recipe for Better Family Gatherings

• Practice curiosity instead of judgment

• Identify your support system before gatherings

• Take "adult timeouts" when needed

• Remember change is gradual - "it's building a muscle"

 Taste It: experiential: 

• Try an adult time out this week before you burn out

• Prep before an event to reduce the resistance to reaching out if you feel activated

• Journal prompt - when do you often say to yourself when you want to leave a conversation or gathering?

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