Handling toxic family members is not easy. Setting boundaries with family during the holidays and managing conflicts can be complex, especially when prioritizing your mental health. While family holds significance for many, dealing with emotionally abusive or disrespectful relatives who lack boundaries can be challenging.

If you're still wondering how to handle toxic family members, navigating through these difficulties can feel overwhelming. During the holidays, the pressure to visit them may intensify. This video provides tips for surviving family gatherings and maintaining stable mental health during this season.

Learn effective strategies for coping with toxic family dynamics and responding appropriately to triggering situations. Watch this video to discover two practical steps and examples on how to better manage interactions with your toxic family members during the holidays.

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Timestamps:
00:00 Surviving Family Gatherings
01:04 Tip 1: Confrontation in a respectful manner
02:08 Confront them through a phone call
03:20 What about feeling guilty for opening up?
03:45 Avoid "you statements"; use "I statements" instead
04:37 Tip 2: Set boundaries!
05:52 Don't fall for the guilt trap
06:47 By doing this, you disarm the manipulator
07:54 Stand your ground in the face of gaslighting, manipulation, and triggers
08:36 Setting boundaries can be very difficult
09:16 You are just taking a step back

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