EPISODE · Aug 13, 2020 · 41 MIN
Setting boundaries does not make us Angry Black Women
from MProper Mimi · host Mimi Jacks
Episode 17: There comes a time in our lives ladies, when we need to set boundaries. Whether it is at home, work or with our friends boundaries help to keep us safe and they protect our sanity! Esther Boykin, LMFT and CEO of Group Therapy Associates returns from Season 1 - Episode #2 when she and host Mimi Jacks talked about the Myth of the Strong Black Woman. Now join us as we talk about why setting boundaries is so important for self care and what some of the perceptions are of Black women in particular when we attempt to put those boundaries in place. Some people may label us as selfish, not a team player or aggressive when we have the audacity to speak up for ourselves. Be sure to listen then share with others! Please feel free to leave comments or a message as well...who knows your comments may be featured on a future episode! You can find Esther at grouptherapyassociates.com and on IG at @estherbmft and #therapyisnotadirtyword We also mentioned Eloquent Rage, written by Brittney Cooper If you love listening to MProper Mimi and all the topics we cover you can become a supporter for as little as $.99 or more! It's just a little way to show your appreciation and to help MProper Mimi to keep bringing you awesome content. Check Mimi out at MProperMimi.com. Thanks! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mpropermimi/support
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Episode 17: There comes a time in our lives ladies, when we need to set boundaries. Whether it is at home, work or with our friends boundaries help to keep us safe and they protect our sanity! Esther Boykin, LMFT and CEO of Group Therapy Associates returns from Season 1 - Episode #2 when she and host Mimi Jacks talked about the Myth of the Strong Black Woman. Now join us as we talk about why setting boundaries is so important for self care and what some of the perceptions are of Black women in particular when we attempt to put those boundaries in place. Some people may label us as selfish, not a team player or aggressive when we have the audacity to speak up for ourselves. Be sure to listen then share with others! Please feel free to leave comments or a message as well...who knows your comments may be featured on a future episode! You can find Esther at grouptherapyassociates.com and on IG at @estherbmft and #therapyisnotadirtyword We also mentioned Eloquent Rage, written by Brittney Cooper If you love listening to MProper Mimi and all the topics we cover you can become a supporter for as little as $.99 or more! It's just a little way to show your appreciation and to help MProper Mimi to keep bringing you awesome content. Check Mimi out at MProperMimi.com. Thanks! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mpropermimi/support
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