Podcast – Gifts, meals, family, how to have a good end of year celebration? – rts.ch

How to agree on gifts and meals? 1/4

The first episode questions the differences in value around symbols as traditional as gifts and meals. Between minimalism and sustainability on one side, splendor and abundance on the other, how can we find common ground? Analysis with Kaja Oppegaard, systemic psychotherapist, specialist in link and interaction.

How to manage family reunions? 2/4

The end of year celebrations are often synonymous with joy… but also with tension around the table. Between frustrated expectations, unsaid words and heated debates, how can we defuse conflicts and find serenity? Kaja Oppegaard shares her tips for handling these tricky moments. Because a conspiratorial uncle or a comment on celibacy shouldn't spoil the party…

How to enjoy the holidays alone? 3/4 (broadcast December 25)

For some, the last days of the year rhyme with loneliness. In 2022, more than one in seven people spent Christmas alone, according to a French study. So how can you create your own traditions and turn isolation into a calming experience? Where to find the link? In this episode, Kaja Oppegaard shares keys to better getting through this period alone and, why not, making it an opportunity for renewal.

How to approach the holidays when you are sad? 4/4 (broadcast December 26)

The end of year celebrations can bring back painful memories: a bereavement, a breakup or a difficult ordeal, when everything seems to invite us to be happy. How can we manage this injunction to joy when we are going through a moment of sadness? In this latest episode, Kaja Oppegaard guides us through these complex emotions. She shares tips for approaching the holidays with gentleness, whether you are directly affected or supporting someone who is suffering.

The Point J team