Going NO CONTACT This Holiday With Toxic Family? Watch This First.

If you’re thinking about going no contact with a toxic family member during the holidays, you’re not alone.

This season can bring up guilt, obligation, pressure, and emotional manipulation—especially in families where boundaries aren’t respected.

In today’s live chat, we’ll explore the psychology behind going no contact, how to protect your mental health, and what research says about boundary-setting during high-stress times like the holidays.

Whether you’re going low contact, no contact, or unsure what to do, this conversation will help.
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00:00 – Why Holidays Make No Contact Harder
04:22 – What the No Contact Rule Really Means
10:10 – Toxic Family Dynamics Explained
11:55 -- Several Attempts At "Normalcy"
13:02 -- What Going "No-Contact" Means
16:45 – Guilt, Shame & Boundary Pressure
22:20 – Psychological Research on Estrangement
31:55 – Low Contact vs No Contact
42:20 – How to Stay Strong When Family Pushes Back
55:10 – Creating Healthy Holiday Habits


***There is live discussion in-between the content.

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