22/12/2025
Thank you, Katie for this great explanation about holiday time stress. 🙏
In the middle of a family gathering, a small comment can spark tension. That sigh, that sharp reply, that sudden withdrawal — have you noticed how quickly emotions can flare?
Here’s a thought:
What if it’s not really about you?
What if your partner’s defensiveness, your teenager’s eye-roll, or even your child’s tantrum is coming from a younger part of themselves — the part that once felt unheard, unseen, or not enough?
Would you yell at a frightened child?
Would you dismiss a 10-year-old’s sadness?
Would you punish a 5-year-old for needing reassurance?
Relationships — especially family ones — aren’t about fixing each other. They’re about noticing when past pain is showing up in the present and responding with compassion.
✨ EFT (Tapping) can help you gently connect with these parts, calm your nervous system, and invite healing into your family dynamic.
So this holiday season, when tensions rise, pause and ask:
“Is this their adult self speaking… or their younger self needing to be seen?”
Kindness towards the inner child in ourselves and our loved ones can transform even the busiest, most stressful holiday moments into connection and understanding.
💛 Curious about how EFT can support your family relationships this holiday season? DM me to book a complimentary 15-minute consultation — I’d love to help you create more calm, connection, and joy.