With the holiday season coming up in a few weeks, many of us are likely planning family gatherings, decorating our homes, thinking about meals to prepare and more.

As we gather with family and friends, there’s potential to encounter some difficult conversations.

Communication expert Dr. Erin Wehrman addresses preparing for and handling tough conversations over the upcoming holidays. She’s also an associate professor of communication and the former director of the Center for Dispute Resolution in the department of communication, media, journalism and film at Missouri State University.

Don’t let hard holiday conversations stress you out

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