Personal Boundaries

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FOR MANY OF US, boundaries might at first sound defensive—like planting an emotional Keep Out sign. But they’re not. Boundaries are the foundation of self-worth and an important form of self-care, says Sharon Martin, LCSW, a psychotherapist and relationship expert in San Jose, California. “Setting boundaries makes clear to others what we will and will not tolerate, how we expect to be treated. In fact, they are good for relationships; you both will have a clear understanding of what is…

Four family therapists detail how setting healthy boundaries with your family members can lead to deeper relationships.

Avoidant attachment style refers to a psychological and emotional pattern characterized by an individual's tendency to avoid emotional closeness and dismiss the importance of intimate relationships, often as a self-protective measure. Avoidant individuals tend to have a negative view of others and a mostly positive view of themselves. They believe other people are untrustworthy and dishonest, whereas they themselves are confident and capable and do not need the support of anyone else.

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A relationship therapist shares what it means set boundaries, what setting boundaries looks like, as well as how to set boundaries in relationships of any kind. Plus, follow her boundary setting worksheet to plan what you want to say while setting boundaries with a romantic partner, friend, or family member.

We celebrate National Personal Space Day on November 30 to honour and respect the need for personal space. If you struggle with setting boundaries, we've created a blog post to help guide you on how to set them and why it's so important 💗 Check it out here: https://psychicpages.com/blog/2023/07/28/importance-of-boundaries-for-spiritual-health/ #perwsonalspace #boundaries #settingboundaries

Maintaining healthy boundaries is a way of taking care of your closest relationships, but setting those boundaries with family can be hard. The process starts with asking yourself what you need.