The Marriage Podcast for Smart People

The Marriage Podcast for Smart People


When Family Visits Are Traumatic

January 22, 2020

Family visits can be a time of enjoying spending time with loved ones. But this is not the case for everyone. For some people, family visits are difficult or traumatic because of a toxic relationship with a family member. If you find yourself in this situation, there are tactics that you can use to create boundaries and make family visits easier, and hopefully more enjoyable for you and your family.

This episode of the podcast includes helpful tips on how to prepare for family visits, what to do if you find yourself getting triggered during a family visit, and how to take care of yourself afterward. Learning to set healthy boundaries and manage difficult relationships can help you and your family enjoy visiting relatives more, rather than dreading family visits.