Welcome to another episode of The Good Mood Clinic Podcast!
In this episode Gemma and Justine discuss 6 strategies for dealing with difficult family relatives over the Christmas and holiday period. Getting together with family for many, can be a stressful and challenging time.
There are usually lots of unspoken expectations and sometimes old resentments and old hurts which get activated during this time.
Firstly you need to decide on whether you will be attending gatherings with that difficult person or people and then you need to have a plan, including an exit strategy if things don't go well!
Discussion points are:
1. You don't have to respond to critical comments.
2. Stay mindful and refrain from getting defensive and making things worse.
3. Have a few stock-standard neutral replies or comments pre-prepared.
4. Be complimentary to soften the tone and get the difficult person to help out with something if relevant.
5. See the person for who they are and know they have their own schemas and modes which shape their difficult behaviours.
6. Have a planned exit strategy you can use if necessary.
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Click below for more information on our online membership The Schema Circle - the first membership to help you break free from your unhelpful patterns using the wisdom of Schema Therapy.
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ABOUT THE PODCAST
The Good Mood Clinic podcast focuses on our passion for Schema Therapy and how it transforms lives for the better. We talk about all things to do with Schema Therapy so you can become your own pattern-breaker and change your life for good. We think the whole world would be a better place if everyone healed their schemas!
If you enjoy listening to the podcast please do leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts - even a few words helps! You can also email us with any feedback, thoughts on what you have learned from the episodes or even suggest future topics.
Please note: This podcast is for information and entertainment purposes only and is no substitute for professional or relationship advice from a registered therapist. Please seek advice that is tailored to your specific needs from a mental heath or relationship expert.
Are you a regular listener who loves what we do on this podcast? If so, would you consider helping us continue to put out great content by making a small monthly contribution? If you'd like to help support the show please click the link below.
Welcome to another episode of The Good Mood Clinic Podcast!
In this episode Gemma and Justine discuss 6 strategies for dealing with difficult family relatives over the Christmas and holiday period. Getting together with family for many, can be a stressful and challenging time.
There are usually lots of unspoken expectations and sometimes old resentments and old hurts which get activated during this time.
Firstly you need to decide on whether you will be attending gatherings with that difficult person or people and then you need to have a plan, including an exit strategy if things don't go well!
Discussion points are:
1. You don't have to respond to critical comments.
2. Stay mindful and refrain from getting defensive and making things worse.
3. Have a few stock-standard neutral replies or comments pre-prepared.
4. Be complimentary to soften the tone and get the difficult person to help out with something if relevant.
5. See the person for who they are and know they have their own schemas and modes which shape their difficult behaviours.
6. Have a planned exit strategy you can use if necessary.
CONNECT WITH US
The Red Flag Project: a place for women to do the self-development they need to choose loving, respectful relationships.
Click the link below to find out more about our online dating course, our course on schema chemistry and how to break free from lovetraps and our online membership The Schema Circle.
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/theredflagproject
Schema Therapy for Life: For anyone who wants to become their own pattern-breaker using the wisdom and clarity of Schema Therapy.
Click below for more information on our online membership The Schema Circle - the first membership to help you break free from your unhelpful patterns using the wisdom of Schema Therapy.
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/schematherapyforlife
ABOUT THE PODCAST
The Good Mood Clinic podcast focuses on our passion for Schema Therapy and how it transforms lives for the better. We talk about all things to do with Schema Therapy so you can become your own pattern-breaker and change your life for good. We think the whole world would be a better place if everyone healed their schemas!
If you enjoy listening to the podcast please do leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts - even a few words helps! You can also email us with any feedback, thoughts on what you have learned from the episodes or even suggest future topics.
Please note: This podcast is for information and entertainment purposes only and is no substitute for professional or relationship advice from a registered therapist. Please seek advice that is tailored to your specific needs from a mental heath or relationship expert.
Are you a regular listener who loves what we do on this podcast? If so, would you consider helping us continue to put out great content by making a small monthly contribution? If you'd like to help support the show please click the link below.