For many, the holiday season can be a joyous and exciting time.
However, for some individuals, the holidays can be a dreadful time of the year.
There are many ups and downs to the holiday season. Coming back "home" to where there are painful memories, old resentments, and recurring issues with family and friends doesn't make it any easier.
Being surrounded by toxic people this time of year can make it easy to forget how to care for yourself, especially during stressful and upsetting times.
What are some ways to deal with toxic people around the holidays?
Ramani Durvasula, PhD, shares tips on how you can take care of yourself while dealing with toxic people during the holidays.





Dr. Ramani Durvasula is a licensed clinical psychologist and Professor of Psychology. Drawing upon her years of clinical experience, graduate and undergraduate teaching, and published research, she is masterful at taking all things psychological and making them interesting and understandable for a wide variety of audiences. Her versatility makes her a useful presenter for audiences ranging from adolescents to professionals, laypeople to mental health professionals.