Deck the halls, but not your family,
🎵 Fa la la la la, la la la la.🎵
Tis the season, to be crabby,
🎵Fa la la la la, la la la la.🎵
Don we now our box-ing gloves,
🎵Fa la la la la la, la la la.🎵
Take some breaths, don't clock your mama,
🎵Fa la la la la, la la la la.🎵
Happy Holidays!
If you’re already feeling that familiar knot in your stomach about an upcoming family dinner, you’re not alone. Use this guide of ready-made scripts to help you navigate the awkward, tense, or unpredictable conversations that might arise.
When Confronted with the Crazy:
Pause and ask yourself:
What is the goal in responding to this incredibly inappropriate comment?
- Am I hoping to set a boundary?
- Do I just need to survive this day and get outta here as soon as humanly possible?
- Or am I hoping to deflect through laughter?
Choose your approach accordingly.
If you like this guide, there’s plenty more where that came from.
Level Up members get access to the full Behavioral Health Toolbox — complete with printable journals, reflection prompts, and communication scripts for when “pass the gravy” turns into a political discourse.
Keep building the skills that make holidays (and every day) a little less chaotic and hopefully more peaceful.