How to Handle the Holidays When Your Family Doesn't Agree on COVID-19
During the holidays, conflict with family can arise on a number of topics, including COVID precautions. Find out how to navigate the season.
During the holidays, conflict with family can arise on a number of topics, including COVID precautions. Find out how to navigate the season.
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Seth J. Gillihan, PhD, is a licensed psychologist and host of the weekly Think Act Be podcast. He is author of The CBT Deck, Retrain Your Brain, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Made Simple, and co-author with Dr. Aria Campbell-Danesh of A Mindful Year: 365 Ways to Find Connection and the Sacred in Everyday Life. Dr. Gillihan provides resources for managing stress, anxiety, and other conditions on the Think Act Be website.
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