Feel Guilty That You Only See Your Family During The Holidays—And You Can’t Even Do That This Year? Here’s How To Deal

Here, find six expert-vetted tips to reduce the guilt.

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Are You Burnt Out or Depressed?

Thats especially true if youre someone who typicallyonlysees certain family members during this time of year.

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David Strah, LMFT, is a licensed psychotherapist based in Los Angeles.

Ask family members to yo respect your opinion, even if they dont agree.

David Strah, LMFT

So to cope,practice self-compassion.

David Strah, LMFT, is a licensed psychotherapist based in Los Angeles.

Give yourself a break, he adds.

Virtual connections can absolutely create a positive sense of community, says Dr. Benders-Hadi.

It can be exciting to establish new family traditions and celebrate the holidays in ways you havent before.

Find alternative ways to stay connected with loved ones to share memories from afar.

Strah also suggests thinking of your favoritefamily traditionsand how they can be replicated over a video call.

Until then, at least we still have other meaningful ways to stay connected.

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David Strah, LMFT, is a licensed psychotherapist based in Los Angeles.