254: The Holidays + Family Dysfunction with Sharon Martin

<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Welcome back to Therapy Chat! In this week's episode host Laura Reagan, LCSW-C shares feedback sent in by listeners in response to</span> <a href= "https://baltimoreannapolispsychotherapypodcast.libsyn.com/253-family-estrangement-with-tina-gilbertson"> last week's episode with Tina Gilbertson.</a> <span class= "s1">Laura responds to the listeners' comments and shares her perspective. After that, you will hear a replay of a past episode on why the holidays can be difficult and what can help (even though this was recorded before Coronavirus, it's relevant!).</span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">Then listen in for a replay of a past interview with recent guest Sharon Martin, LCSW on the dynamics and communication patterns that are common in abusive and dysfunctional families, and how it can impact us.</span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">Thank you to this episode's sponsor, TherapyNotes. Get a 2 month free trial of TherapyNotes by going to</span> <a href="http://www.therapynotes.com" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">www.TherapyNotes.com</a> <span class= "s1">and using the promo code TherapyChat.</span></p> <p><strong><span style= "font-family: 'Helvetica Neue';">Resources</span></strong></p> <p><a href= "https://sharonmartincounseling.com">https://sharonmartincounseling.com</a> </p> <p><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue';">Want a cool Therapy Chat t-shirt, sticker or mug? Find them here: </span><a href= "https://www.teepublic.com/user/therapychat" target="_blank" rel= "noopener"><span style= "font-family: 'Helvetica Neue';">https://www.teepublic.com/user/therapychat</span></a><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue';"> </span></p> <p>Leave me a message via Speakpipe by going to <a href="https://therapychatpodcast.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://therapychatpodcast.com</a> and clicking on the green Speakpipe button. </p> <p><strong>Thank you for listening to Therapy Chat! Please be sure to</strong> <a href= "https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/therapy-chat-