E63: Coping with the Holidays after Separation - BEST OF

With the holiday season just around the corner, we’re bringing back a very popular episode from 2022 featuring Elisabeth Shaw, CEO of Relationships Australia NSW.Elisabeth is also a highly experienced clinical and counselling psychologist, specialising in couple and family therapy, with more than 25 years of wisdom to share.In this episode, Elisabeth offers thoughtful and practical advice for anyone navigating the festive season after a separation or divorce—a time that can bring up all kinds of emotions and logistical challenges.We cover a wide range of topics, including:Why the holidays tend to heighten emotions and strain relationshipsThe emotional impact of your first major holiday without your ex—and how to manage itStrategies for negotiating holiday arrangements for childrenHelping kids handle their own feelings around the seasonWhat to do if you're planning to travel with the kidsCoping with loneliness or resentment if you’re spending the holiday aloneAnd how to navigate holidays with adult children post-separationToward the end of the episode, Ben asks both Elisabeth and Heather for their one key piece of advice for couples facing their first Christmas apart—so be sure to stay tuned right through to the end.