Dealing with Family Gatherings

Tips to help your through a family gathering: **Focus on honoring the holiday and remembering why it is celebrated rather than trying to please family and friends. **Express your feelings honestly and constructively. If you disagree with a family member, try to use "I feel" statements rather than "You..." statements to keep him or her from getting defensive. **Spend time with children (if you don`t have kids, nephews, nieces, cousins, etc. will do!). Teach them the meaning of the holiday. **Be flexible.