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Finding joy in the holidays: navigating stress, conflict and loss

Communication expert Dr. Erin Wehrman shares strategies for fostering a sense of joy during the holiday season.

December 24, 2024 by Strategic Communication

Winter holidays are often idealized as a joyful time of year but cultivating that sense of joy can be a challenge when met with family conflict or loss.

Dr. Erin Wehrman, associate professor of communication at Missouri State University, shares how to navigate new family dynamics during the holidays. Wehrman is also the former director of the Center for Dispute Resolution in the department of communication, media, journalism and film at Missouri State.

  1. Navigating loss and conflict during the holidays


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