My Last Minute Game Plan for Surviving the Holidays with a Dysfunctional Family

You're Not Crazy: A Podcast for the Adult Children of Parents with Borderline and Narcissistic Personality Disorders

If you’re the adult child of a parent with borderline or narcissistic personality disorder, the holidays can feel more stressful than joyful. In this episode, I’m sharing practical, actionable strategies to help you navigate these tricky family dynamics while prioritizing your mental health. From setting boundaries to managing emotional triggers, we’ll cover everything you need to make it through the season with more peace and less drama.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

• How to set realistic expectations for family interactions.
• The key to creating a holiday game plan that works for you.
• Emotional regulation strategies to stay grounded when you’re triggered.
• Why avoiding conflict can be more powerful than engaging.
• Using the gray rock method to deflect negativity and maintain calm.
• Recognizing scapegoat dynamics—and how to protect yourself.
• Affirming your right to step away from harmful situations.
• Why self-care is non-negotiable during the festive season.

Listen now to reclaim your holidays with confidence and clarity!

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What’s waiting for you inside:

• Access to my proven, step-by-step framework for setting and holding boundaries with parents who have borderline or narcissistic personality disorders
• PDF guides like Four Questions to Ask a Potential New Therapist and 5 Rules for Protecting Your Sanity when Dealing with a Parent Who Has BPD or NPD
• Exclusive bonus episodes of You’re Not Crazy
• Exclusive Q&As where you can ask me anything
• A supportive space to connect with others who are on a similar journey
• PLUS live trainings on topics like setting boundaries, dealing with relationship issues, and going no-contact!

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Torie Wiksell is a therapist and coach who specializes in working with the adult children of parents with borderline and narcissistic personality disorders. Torie brings a unique perspective having spent years working with clients with personality disorders and growing up w...

Capíttulos

1. My Last Minute Game Plan for Surviving the Holidays with a Dysfunctional Family (00:00:00)

2. Surviving Dysfunctional Family Holidays (00:00:14)

3. Surviving Holiday Family Triggers (00:09:06)