Many people are anxious about get-togethers and holiday celebrations. What will they look like this year? What can I ask for if I go to a gathering? Will people be wearing masks? What do I do if I don't feel good in a situation? What will happen to our traditions?

Setting boundaries at the holidays can be a mixed bag on a "good" year! Navigating difficult relationships, managing expectations (your own and others’) and trying to keep everyone merry (aka people pleasing) all while dealing with the craziness of the season.

This year with the pandemic, tense politics and the elephant of racism in plain view, it will be more important than ever to connect with your own personal sense of safety. The best way to do this is to set and maintain healthy boundaries.

No, it's not ok for Uncle Jim to show up without a mask, just like isn't ok for him to tell those jokes or smack you on the butt every other year.

And this year, we have the mother of all valid reasons to change the rules: A PANDEMIC. It's time to get clear about how you want the holidays to look -- for your safety, as well as your loved ones.

This workshop will cover everything around:
     - tuning into what healthy boundaries look like for you
     - creating and maintaining them
     - what to do when things don't go as planned
     - how to approach difficult conversations  
     - ideas for holiday traditions and celebrations
     - how to work with the anger and fear that can come up when tensions are high
     - and the sadness that can come with the disappointments of this year

With a focus on the holidays, we'll tune into what's really important and let that inform decisions.

The most important thing is knowing your limits for how to keep yourself safe and regulated and having an exit plan if things go awry. Boundaries don't have to be harsh or unkind. With the worksheet provided, you'll come up with a holiday plan you feel good about.