Navigating Holiday Conversations

The holiday season can be a tough time for many and knowing our way through navigating holiday conversations can make things even tougher. OhioGuidestone’s Vice President of Quality and Clinical Care, Kathleen Kern, Ph.D., talked with Sound of Ideas host, Jenny Hamill about how to navigate these difficult situations that can arise at holiday gatherings.

Dr. Kern appeared on Ideastream Public Media’s 11/27/2024 episode before the Thanksgiving holiday to talk about navigating holiday conversations and difficult family dynamics during the holiday season. Dr. Kern spoke with Jenny about how difficult conversations can lead to stress and anxiety. Topics like political views, relationships, and things that make us personally uncomfortable can lead to distress. Dr. Kern offered suggestions on how to navigate these conversations and situations by planning ahead and managing thoughts and reactions.

For more information on managing and navigating stress during the holiday’s check out our blog post with helpful tips to navigating holiday conversations and the season along with resources and support.

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