Episode 13, Introduction to Healthy Boundaries

You know when it happens...someone takes advantage of your offer for help, a friend interferes in your personal life, your colleague overlooks your contribution...boundaries.​ How do you develop healthy boundaries? What is ok for you and what isn't? How do you know what your boundaries are? How do you tell others what they are? In this episode, Arlia covers the basics of what boundaries are, how to form them, and offers guidelines for navigating situations when your boundaries have been crossed. Topics Covered in this episode: What are boundaries? The role of your values Types of boundaries Knowing what we can control Advantages of good boundaries Signs of ignored boundaries The role of generosity Permission slips Who is sitting in your seat? But what about the people I love? The most loving choice Answering questions Guidelines for setting boundaries Don’t make it personal Betrayal   All the good materials for this Introduction to Healthy Boundaries are available by visiting thewomenssanctuary.com/healthyboundaries You'll receive a copy of the Healthy Boundaries Class handout, the Core Values Guide by Janette Dalgliesh, and a bonus Boundaries Exploration Worksheet. The Women’s Sanctuary Podcast is produced and hosted by Arlia Hoffman. The Women’s Sanctuary provides counseling, sacred practice, and community for women. Visit thewomenssanctuary.com for more information and all podcast episodes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices