Shadow Work coach Alyce Barry recently wrote a great article called “Learning About My Holiday Shadows.”  In it she explains how being aware of our holiday shadows (and our strategies for surviving the holidays) can help us love ourselves and others better during the holidays.

A few years ago, Alyce wrote a longer, more detailed article called “Holiday Shadows We Know and (Don’t) Love.” In this fantastic article, Alyce gives even more examples of holiday shadows — her examples may help you identify some of your own holiday shadows.

Also, Alyce just produced a CD called Home for the Holidays:  Tips for a Practically Shameless Holiday Season, which is designed to help you get more of what you want from the holidays and have a practically shameless season.

The CD includes insights and tips on:  dynamics going on under the surface when a family gets together for the holidays; family roles, and why we play them; shadow-y behaviors in family members, and what they mean; what to do if you see shadows in yourself; and much more.  The CD also includes two exercises to help you prepare to go home for the holidays.

On the Home for the Holidays page, you can download the CD or order a physical copy.  I plan to download a copy (which costs just $9.95).

Enjoy the articles and the CD.  I hope they’re helpful.  I’d love to hear what you think!

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