Free 8-page holiday guide
The free 8-page guide from a licensed therapist: what to say to the awkward questions, how to handle family dynamics, and a 60-second reset for when it all gets to be a lot.
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What’s inside
Written the way Sylvia talks to her clients: plain, short, no homework.
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A 60-second reset nobody around you will notice: name the feeling, slow your breath, come back to the room. Works in the car, the bathroom, mid-conversation.
“Regulate before you relate.”
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Word-for-word lines for “Are you seeing anyone yet?” and “You should be over it by now.” Kind, clear, and the topic is closed without a scene. Plus two quick exits for when you need a minute.
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Plan your emotional anchor (a “Dinner’s wild, send help” text counts), make room for small moments of joy, and decide what this season means for you.
Sound familiar?
Even when you love the people around the table.
White-knuckling it is not a plan. These three tools are.
Meet your guide
I’m a licensed marriage and family therapist with over 20 years in practice, host of The Dr. Sylvia K Show and author of Lonely AF.
I wrote this guide because “just stay positive” is not a plan. The holidays bring up everything: who is missing, who is asking, who you become around your family. These are the same tools I give my clients. You read it once and you have it.
“Whatever you’re going through right now is not your fault.”
Author of Lonely AF: A Therapist’s No-BS Guide to Feeling Less Alone (Jossey-Bass)
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An 8-page PDF: the Name. Breathe. Anchor. reset, word-for-word exit lines for the tough questions, and quick tips for family dynamics. Save it to your phone so it’s there when you need it.
Yes. Complicated families count.
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No. These are educational tools Sylvia also uses in sessions. They are not a substitute for therapy or medical care. If you are in crisis in the US, call or text 988.
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