SE: Extended Family Visit

Have you ever had one of those “extended family visits”? Yes, we’re talking about extended visits, and yes, we’re also talking about extended family!

No doubt, you are already nodding your head knowingly, because we’ve all experienced mixed feelings of anticipation and apprehension when stepping out for a visit with family we may not have seen in quite some time. You may really be looking forward to getting caught up and connecting with your family while wondering what to expect and imagining how you’ll handle potential conflicts, power struggles or inevitable recollections of your past failures!

The question is: how do you show up authentically with your emotions compassionately in check? How do you imagine you can deal with potential personality clashes or power struggles that will likely arise, and still remain in flow? How do you handle family dynamics that have “history” while still being present in the moment?

There is always so much going on beneath the surface within our family visits! While you may have done your own personal healing work and are emotionally prepared to connect with everyone, that may not be the case with other family members, so it’s natural to feel apprehensive about the encounters. But when we arrive emotionally equipped from a place of loving intention, so much wonderful connection—and yes, even healing—can manifest itself at these gatherings!

Here are some of the takeaways you can expect to receive during this deep conversation:

* Why it matters to show up authentically to your voice and your needs.
* How to extend compassion towards yourself and others while protecting your sacred energy.
* How to integrate and balance your emotional needs with those of your family members.

Join us as we unpack this topic. Come share your own experiences about this kind of situation, and listen to us as we share our similar experiences. Let’s all find out what we can learn.