Choose Peace Over Perfection This Season - How to Handle to Holidays

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We explore why holiday gatherings often trigger anxiety and old roles, then map out small, practical ways to find steadiness. We offer grounding breath, values-based choices, clear exit strategies, and a permission slip to choose peace over perfection.

• Why family systems pull us into old roles
• how the nervous system responds to holiday stress
• the gap between glossy images and real families
• grounding breath and body reset techniques
• boundaries as doors that keep you whole
• exit strategies that restore agency
• picking one guiding value for the season
• creating a three-part peace plan
• recommended books and podcasts for deeper support

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Couch Time with Cat isn’t therapy—it’s real conversation designed to support your journey alongside any personal or professional help you're receiving. If you're in emotional crisis or need immediate support, please get in touch with a professional or reach out to a 24/7 helpline like:

• US: 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline)
• UK: Samaritans at 116 123
• Australia: Lifeline at 13 11 14
• Or find local resources through findahelpline.com

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Show hosted by:

Catia Hernandez Holm, LMFT-A

Supervised by Susan Gonzales, LMFT-S, LPC-S

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