Unwrapped

What lies beneath the shiny ribbon and glittery paper?

The holidays are the most wonderful time of the year, unless you are tangled in family drama. Do you dread facing your relatives at parties and dinners? You struggle between mustering the courage to attend and retreating home to avoid negative emotions. But you have another choice. While you cannot change other people, you can develop a new response.

Dr. Cassie Reid shares 25 secrets to navigating the holidays with grace and composure, no matter what your family may be like. You will discover practical tools to:

• manage expectations
• reduce stress
• diffuse conflict
• find comfort and joy