Whether you're skipping the family gathering, still debating about whether to show up, locked in for a chair-arm-gripping dinner, or spending the day alone, Whitney has a few tips for getting through the next 24 hours.

Whitney Goodman is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and the founder of Calling Home, a membership community that helps people navigate complex family dynamics and break harmful cycles.

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02:44 Shut the door on social media that will only make it worse

05:40 Practice radical acceptance of your situation

07:08 Expect people to be who they've always been

08:00 Protect your peace by only engaging where you need to

10:54 You're allowed to have a good time

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