About This Tool

Feeling exhausted, taken advantage of, and unappreciated? Wanting to set better boundaries, but not sure where to start?

Start here, with the Boundaries Bundle!

This is an introductory tool for anyone who want to learn about boundaries in romantic relationships, friendships, and familial relationships.

Effective for empaths, people pleasers, people in toxic relationships, and anyone who struggles with assertiveness.

 

In this download, you will receive 5 handouts:

Boundaries 101 (less than 5 minute read)

  • What are boundaries? 
  • Why are they important?
  • Boundary spectrum

Boundaries 102: Why Setting Boundaries is Hard (~5 minute read)

  • In-depth explanation of 3 reasons why setting boundaries is difficult 

Boundaries 103: Reflecting on Boundaries (~5 minute read, provides prompts that could take 2+ hours to discuss or write about)

  • Journal prompts / discussion questions that include...
    • Warm-ups
    • Specific times when you have set boundaries in the past, and exploring related thoughts and feelings
    • What you want your boundaries to look like in the future

Boundaries 104: Do I need to set a boundary? Flow chart (less than 5 minutes to read or use)

  • A 4-step flow chart to help you determine if you need to let it go, set a boundary, and/or re-consider the relationship

Boundaries 104.2: Explanation of Flow Chart (~5 minute read)

  • Goes into more depth to define different terms / meanings behind flow chart
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Why It Works

This set of handouts is rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in that it helps you explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors related to boundary-setting. CBT is a research- and evidenced-based treatment for anxiety, depression, and a number of other issues.

These handouts are similar to Dialectical Behavioral Therapy handouts in that they break down concepts into simple explanations, while encouraging the reader to bring their own lived experience to their use.

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