Episode 96: Family Systems and the Holidays

In today's episode of The Curious Therapist Show, I share about family systems theory and the roles we can play.  And how this connects to why during the holiday season, we may feel like we revert back to our child or teen selves the minute we're with family again! I also give some helpful reminders to helping manage the stress around family and holidays this season.I also want to thank each of you for receiving these messages, for listening to my podcast and thank you so much to those of you who have rated the show.I will be visiting Kentucky (where I'm from) this year for the first time since 2019! So, this will be my last episode of 2024.I have such exciting guests planned for 2025 and some creative topics for us to GET CURIOUS about together!For now, I hope this episode helps you understand a bit more about your family, yourself and some tips for navigating all this as we wrap up this year.Have a wonderful holiday season and wishing you all the grace and peace for the new year!VanessaPS- I want to send some gentle compassion to those of you missing someone this holiday season. I hope you can nurture yourself through any grief that might be surfacing. To connect with Vanessa:Find Vanessa on Facebook: (2) FacebookFind Vanessa on Instagram: Vanessa Preston (@vanessa_preston_) • Instagram photos and videosCheck out Vanessa’s website to find a freebie and all about her intuitive eating and body image programs: Vanessa Preston (podia.com)Or her practice website: Green life Psychology - Green Life Psychology Disclaimer:This podcast represents the opinions of Vanessa Preston and her guests to the show. Vanessa is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and abides by ethics of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). The content here should not be taken as medical or therapeutic advice. The content here is for informational purposes only, and because each person is so unique, please consult your healthcare professional.