It’s OK to Say ‘No, Thank You’

It’s OK to Say ‘No, Thank You’
If you are dreading upcoming holiday occasions because certain people or situations make your feel uncomfortable, there are ways to set boundaries. Shutterstock
Michael Courter
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Seeing family is one of the great joys of the holiday season, but for many of us, it can mean having to face certain people or situations that make us uncomfortable.

Maybe we anticipate and imagine facing these people or situations and experience discomfort before they even appear. This can detract from the joy of family get-togethers or even cause us to miss out on these occasions because we dread the discomfort so much.

Michael Courter
Michael Courter
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Michael Courter has a master’s degree in Social Work with distinction from California State University Chico and is certified in Parent Child Interaction Therapy. He has been treating individuals and families since 2006.
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