Boundaries

Enmeshment: Breaking Free From Overbearing Relationships
When boundaries are unclear, particularly in families, relationships can become overbearing, with individuals experiencing a diminished sense of self (Bacon & Conway, 2023). In such [...]

How to Say No & Master the Art of Personal Freedom
In a world that often values compliance over authenticity, the notion of personal freedom becomes not just a luxury but a necessity for our wellbeing [...]
Setting Boundaries: Quotes & Books for Healthy Relationships
Rather than being a “hot topic,” setting boundaries is more of a “boomerang topic” in that we keep coming back to it. This is partly [...]
14 Worksheets for Setting Healthy Boundaries
Setting healthy, unapologetic boundaries offers peace and freedom where life was previously overwhelming and chaotic. When combined with practicing assertiveness and self-discipline, boundary setting can [...]
Transference & Countertransference in Therapy: 6 Examples
For ages, the term “transference” has been associated with pathology, enmeshed boundaries, and unhealthy therapy sessions. In reality, transference occurs within the context of relationships [...]
How to Set Healthy Therapist-Client Relationship Boundaries
Whether or not we’ve thought about it, each of us carries in our heads an implicit set of boundaries that dictate how we expect to [...]
How to Set Healthy Boundaries & Build Positive Relationships
Healthy boundaries define what is appropriate behavior in our relationships – behavior that keeps both parties safe. And setting healthy boundaries is crucial for self-care [...]