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Holiday Stress Defuser

“Holiday Stress Defuser” is a short 35-minute practice from Zayenha Practice in the Social domain. Plan holidays 2 weeks ahead: who, where, when, presence boundaries, polite exit. Its goal: Prevent the usual holiday gathering blow-up. You can read its goal and first step for free; the full practice with every step and the interactive part comes with Plus.

Plan holidays 2 weeks ahead: who, where, when, presence boundaries, polite exit.

35 min Intermediate

Goal

Prevent the usual holiday gathering blow-up.

Steps

1

List gatherings 2 weeks ahead.

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Expected Outcome

Immediate

Exit first visit with energy left.

Evidence base

School: Family Systems

Founders: Murray Bowen · Harriet Lerner (1985)

Bowen — Triangulation; Lerner — Dance of Anger.

Frequently asked questions

How long does "Holiday Stress Defuser" take?

This exercise takes about 35 minutes, practiced with another person in a Action format.

When will I notice the effect of "Holiday Stress Defuser"?

Exit first visit with energy left. In the short term: Holiday season without blow-up.

Is "Holiday Stress Defuser" evidence-based?

Yes — it draws on Family Systems (Murray Bowen, Harriet Lerner (1985)). Bowen — Triangulation; Lerner — Dance of Anger.

Is "Holiday Stress Defuser" suitable for beginners?

Its difficulty level is: Intermediate. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the platform.

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