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How to handle the return of a long-lost family member during the holidays

  • Written by Annmarie Cano, Professor of Psychology and Associate Provost for Faculty Development and Faculty Success, Wayne State University
How to handle the return of a long-lost family member during the holidaysThe homecoming of estranged family members at the holidays can be joyous and taxing.Felipe Frazao/Shutterstock.com

Humans are social animals who crave connection with others. It’s a drive that seems hard-wired into our systems so that when we experience rejection or estrangement from others, the experience can feel much like physical pain.

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