EP 93 - Cai Graham - Minimising Conflict at Home this Christmas

Presents need wrapped ( in my case some haven’t arrived yet!) - Relatives are coming home ( well, at least you hope they are ) - Turkeys need stuffed - AND Covid is still here. Nerves are understandably frayed.   No wonder we are at the end of our tether and taking our anxieties and stresses out on those closest to us.   In this episode I discuss how to avoid ( or if not - then minimise ) the tensions that are likely to be running riot in the home right now.   I offer some pointers that will help 1. Remember WHO you are 2. Stay away from the flash points / people 3. Remember “It takes two to tango” 4. Take much needed time-out 5. Set realistic boundaries 6. Eliciting support can help EVERYONE 7. If all else fails - BREATHE 8. Practice the “Fly on the wall” exercise Want to know more? Then Grab a cuppa - and keep listening! ~~~ Another Episode that might help : EP 41 : 12 Toxic People to watch out for : 📍 https://apple.co/3q1lChm ~~~~~ * Online Resources : My Anxiety course provides you with support by :

✔️ Recognising the triggers Understanding Anxiety - and why we don’t want to get rid of it all together Learning a couple of techniques to help you stop a panic attack in it’s tracks How as a parent, you can support your anxious child 📍www.caigraham.com/anxiety If you or your child are struggling with your emotions at the minute - then I have a great online course that introduces you to 7 different breathing exercises that a can get you out of many sticky situations : 📍www.caigraham.com/breathe * Three Questions to Ask Your Uncommunicative Child : All too often parents say to me : “My child won’t speak to me” or “I know something’s not quite right - but they won’t tell me what’s wrong.”

Well, I have a resource for you. 
Download this FREE Resource : 📍www.caigraham.com/threequestions It will help you reconnect with your child quickly and easily; and in a way that will not drive them to their bedroom to avoid you! ~~~~ If you are looking for support at a deeper level for your child, then please book a call with me. Invariably they might only need a couple of sessions. But if we can give our kids the tools to improve their emotional wellbeing NOW - then you’re more likely to alleviate the longer term damage to their mental health. 📍 www.caigraham.com/teencall Details of all further podcasts can be found on my website : 📍www.caigraham.com/podcast Please also have a look at my YouTube channel for additional support. 📍 www.caigraham.com/youtube * If you need to get in touch - Please email me at [email protected] Music Credits : MBB : https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial/happy