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Dreading Family Gatherings? How EMDR Can Reduce In-Law Anxiety
A lot of people experience real anxiety about in-laws.
Sometimes it starts days before the event. You find yourself dreading the holiday, the dinner, the birthday party, the weekend visit. Your body tenses up before you’ve even left the house. You rehearse conversations in your head. You worry about what will be said, whether your partner will back you up, and how long it will take to recover afterward.
How to Deal With Passive-Aggressive In-Laws Without Losing Your Cool
If you are trying to figure out how to deal with passive-aggressive in-laws without blowing up, freezing, or spiraling afterward, you are not alone. There are ways to respond that protect your peace without pulling you deeper into the dynamic.
Why Your In-Laws Trigger You So Much (And How EMDR Can Help)
If you find yourself wondering, "Why do my in-laws trigger me so much?" the answer is usually deeper than “they’re annoying.”
Yes, maybe they are intrusive and critical and always seem to know exactly how to get under your skin. But when a reaction feels intense, immediate, or hard to shake, it usually means something in your nervous system is getting activated.
When Your Partner Won’t Set Boundaries With Their Family: What You Can Do
If your partner won’t set boundaries with family, the goal is not just to fix the family dynamic. It is to understand what is happening between the two of you and create a healthier pattern together.
How to Set Boundaries With Difficult In-Laws Without Causing More Conflict
If your in-laws leave you tense for days and your partner keeps saying ‘that’s just how they are,’ the issue is no longer just the in-laws. It’s the pressure the dynamic is putting on your relationship.
If you have difficult in-laws, you already know the problem is usually not just what they do. It’s the position they hold in your life.
Help! My Sibling Is Emotionally Overwhelming: How to Set Boundaries Without Cutting Them Off
Sibling relationships are lifelong in a way that can make them uniquely complicated. Maybe your sibling leans on you constantly for emotional support, calls or texts multiple times a day, or shares their distress in ways that leave you feeling drained, anxious, or even resentful. You love them, but you find yourself thinking: I can’t be their therapist… I’m exhausted.
What To Do If Your Partner Acts Differently Toward You Around Family or Work Colleagues
Noticing your partner behaving differently around family or colleagues can feel confusing or even hurtful. They might seem more distant, overly agreeable, or act in a way that feels out of character compared to how they are in private. While this shift can be unsettling, it doesn’t always mean something is wrong in your relationship. Understanding the underlying reasons and addressing them with care is key.
Dealing With Challenging In-Laws: How Couples Should Handle Complex Dynamics
They say that why you marry someone, you marry their family. While some in-laws become beloved members of your extended family, others present challenges. It takes skill to navigate these complexities while preserving the unity of your chosen family. Let's explore various types of challenging in-laws and how to communicate with your spouse.
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