- Boundaries can be space but also emotional, mental/intellectual, privacy, spiritual and sexual in nature.
- Having boundaries respected allows people to feel safe, secure and valued.
- Everyone has a right to their boundaries. Boundaries taken too far can become too rigid interfering with opportunities for positive connection.
- Listen to that little voice inside you and honour it. Do you feel comfortable or not in a situation.
- If it is safe, let a person know when he/she has crossed your boundary. They may not realize it.
- It is important to model healthy boundaries for your children.
- Name calling or put downs is a boundary violation. Make rules in your house that do not allow this harmful behavior.
- Separate your loved one (child or adult) from his/her behavior. Setting limits about behavior is healthy.
- Practice saying “no” to simple requests. Agreeing under pressure or feeling manipulated often leads to resentment and anger.
- Empower yourself by seeking professional support with a trained therapist if you are struggling with current or past issues related to boundary issues or want support around asserting your boundaries
Nicole, Fall 2011
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