Holidays

‘But we went to YOUR parents last year!’ Setting boundaries that actually work

Torn between your partner and your parents every holiday season? Join a Registered Psychotherapist for a 40-minute session on setting boundaries that protect your relationship without torching your family.

Friday, December 12, 2025
3:00 - 3:40 PM EST
40
Minutes
30
Min Q&A
Free
Free

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Led by CRPO-Registered Therapists

What You’ll Learn?

Holiday parent dynamics can be messy—you're torn between pleasing your partner or your parents,and it just isn't possible. You fight, withdraw, and Christmas becomes a disaster zone. We can't fix it in40 minutes, but we can help you step outside the mess, get some perspective, and learn strategies tonavigate the complexity of family relationships.
Recognize the patterns
that keep you stuck between competing loyalties and why it feels impossible to please everyone
Understand family dynamics
and how your childhood experiences shape your current holiday relationships
Learn practical strategies
to set boundaries, communicate effectively, and stand in your power
Build a roadmap
for navigating difficult conversations with your partner and parents
Create space for yourself
during the holidays so you can actually enjoy them
Develop tools
to shift from survival mode to building the relationships you actually want
Dr. Trish Mclean, RP
Registered Psychotherapist (CRPO)

Meet Your Facilitator

Led by an experienced, registered therapist

Trish McLean is the heart and soul of The Story Isn’t Over, a psychotherapy clinic blending compassion and expertise to support clients on their journey toward healing and growth. In her 25 years of working in healthcare, Trish has devoted her career to creating a safe space for people, whether individuals, couples, or families, to overcome challenges and rediscover hope.

Having navigated trauma, mental health challenges, and major life changes, she engages with her clients through a lens of empathy derived not only from her professional training but also from her personal journey. Although each individual's narrative is distinct, Trish’s substantial life experiences provide her with insight into the challenges and victories faced by her clients. Raised by parents dedicated to living with purpose and making the world a better place, Trish developed a strong conviction to live for something bigger than herself. 

Areas of Expertise
Anxiety
Addictions
Attachment Styles
Mood & Behaviour
Parenting

Session Details

Everything you need to know about joining us
0-10 minutes
Welcome and setting the stage—understanding where you're stuck
10-20 minutes
Unpacking family patterns and why this keeps happening
20-30 minutes
Practical strategies for boundaries and communication
30-40 minutes
Live Q&A and building your action plan

Who Should Attend

  • Anyone navigating tension between partner and parents during holidays
  • People feeling torn between competing family loyalties
  • Those looking for practical relationship strategies
  • Individuals in relationships (married, partnered, or planning to be)
  • Friends/family supporting loved ones through parent dynamics

What to Expect

Walk away with practical tools you can use tomorrow.
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Interactive discussion
that validates your experience without judgment
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Real-world scenarios
and how to navigate them with confidence
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Practical takeaways
you can use before your next family gathering
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Space to ask questions
about your specific situation
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A recording
of the session so you can revisit the strategies anytime
Important Note:
This webinar is educational and not a substitute for crisis support or therapy. If you're experiencing a mental health emergency, please call 988 (Suicide Crisis Helpline) or visit your nearest emergency room.

Find Your Therapist

Therapy is most effective when there’s a strong connection between you and your therapist, you should feel comfortable with your therapist, know that they genuinely care about you, and trust that they have the skills to help you. We make finding the right therapist easy, and if the first one doesn’t feel like a good match, we’ll provide a free consultation with a new therapist; sometimes it takes a couple of tries to find the right fit, and that’s perfectly okay.

Julia
Registered Psychotherapist
Grace
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Keeley
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), Intern
Victoria
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Trish
Registered Psychotherapist
Teuta
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Tarra
Registered Social Worker, BSW
Tara
Registered Psychotherapist
Simrit
Registered Pyschotherapist
Sona
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Robin
Registered Nurse
Jasman
Councellor
Payal
Registered Therapist (Qualifying)
Desiree
RP
Erica
Registered Social Worker, MSW
Archana
Registered Psychotherapist
Aneliya
Registered Psychotherapist, MTA
Avery
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)