Taming the Tensions of Christmas

Tis' the season to be jolly, but sometimes that can be harder than it sounds, especially when relatives are involved. This is a difficult time of year for many people who find the pressures and expectations associated with Christmas stressful; spending lots of time with family can exacerbate that. We're going to look at ways to make potentially tough interactions smoother, and try to figure out why it's so easy to revert to childhood roles when we go back home.

Our guest is Barry Litt, Marriage and Family Therapist at Human Dynamics Associates.

Recommended Books:
The Dance of Anger by Harriet Lerner

Passionate Marriage by David Schnarch