5 common family challenges around the holidays and how to navigate them, according to therapists
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It's that time of year when families come together to celebrate — or argue — over the holiday dinner table.
Experts say it's normal for this season to bring unique challenges with loved ones, but there are ways to cope with these stresses and make it through.
"While the holidays are often marketed as a very happy time to gather with family, this is not always the case," says Leanna Stockard, a a licensed marriage and family therapist with mental health care company LifeStance Health. "There are multiple challenges that families can face, and these challenges may be amplified around the holiday season where there is pressure to be 'happy.'"
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