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Setting Healthy Boundaries and Fostering Connection During the Holidays

November 26, 2025·18 min·1 clip

Gordon Bruin reveals that every therapy client ultimately wants the same thing: true human connection and validation.

Therapist Gordon Bruin explores how to set healthy boundaries during holiday family gatherings using family systems therapy principles. He emphasizes the importance of being present, noticing your bodily responses to different family members, and prioritizing genuine human connection over superficial interactions.

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