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How to Set Self-Boundaries During Political Triggers: Reclaim Peace and Protect Your Well-Being This Holiday Season<\/h1>\n

I had a therapy session this week that opened up some mega insights about this time of year \u2014 as we enter into a season where both politics and family gatherings are on max volume. It’s more important than ever to learn how to set boundaries during the holidays.<\/p>\n

No matter if you’re thrilled or devastated by the U.S. election results, my long-time trauma disorders therapist shared a perspective that I thought was worthy of passing on.<\/p>\n

She said that Trump\u2019s first campaign was the first time she and her colleagues had ever collectively seen politics come up as the full session topic. People were experiencing reactions in ways practitioners hadn\u2019t ever observed en masse before. And as she explained, it wasn\u2019t about politics on the surface \u2014 it went much deeper, reaching into the past traumas many were carrying with them.<\/p>\n

For many, Trump\u2019s behaviors triggered something profoundly familiar. It reminded them of experiences with individuals who had hurt them in the past, or even the silent bystanders who didn\u2019t step in to help. And as the political landscape became more divisive, it wasn\u2019t just about what was happening on the news \u2014 it started affecting personal relationships. Families became more polarized, and for some, just talking to loved ones felt heavier and harder than ever.<\/p>\n

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The Deeper Invitation Behind Political Triggers \ud83c\udfaf<\/strong><\/h3>\n

My therapist went on to say: Your reactions often aren\u2019t just about the present moment. Political triggers often open up wounds from unresolved parts of your life.<\/em><\/p>\n

She even noticed a \u201ctrauma reenactment\u201d pattern \u2014 not just among her clients but even in the actions of public figures. People often project their own unresolved hurts and histories onto political situations, finding ways to act out what they couldn\u2019t process in their past.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"What<\/p>\n

This doesn\u2019t mean the issues themselves aren\u2019t real or worth discussing.<\/p>\n

But it also shows something powerful: These heightened reactions can be an invitation to explore your own stories, to ask, What is this moment bringing up for me?<\/em><\/p>\n

When you look closely, you might find echoes of past situations where you felt out of control or unheard \u2014 places where you can begin healing now by exploring what these triggers are inviting you to process.<\/p>\n

Instead of feeling overwhelmed by what\u2019s happening on the outside, you can reclaim power by going within, identifying the source of these feelings, and using them to guide you toward greater peace.<\/p>\n

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Setting Boundaries with Yourself \ud83c\udf31<\/strong><\/h4>\n

So how do you do that? \ud83d\udca5BOUNDARIES WITH YOURSELF<\/a>!\ud83d\udca5<\/p>\n

Often, you think of boundaries as putting up walls with other people or situations. However, the most powerful boundaries are the ones you set within yourself. Deciding what energy, information, or interactions you\u2019re willing to let in. And what you do with your feelings. In times when emotions are running high, boundaries with yourself can be your best tool to reclaim peace.<\/p>\n

Here are a few ways to practice self-boundaries in response to triggers:<\/p>\n