Boundaries and how they change relationships.
I’ve recently shared in a previous blog about why boundaries are important in therapy and in the client, therapist therapeutic relationship. However what I didn’t share is the impact and fallout they may hold. Boundaries apply to all aspects of life and our relationships, not just in therapy. Firstly each of our boundaries differ to each other. Some are firm and apparent, clear and concise. Whilst others may be blurred and loose, changing at whim and confusing to those trying to adhere to them . So to elicit a clear boundary first you must draw them and begin to implement them. This takes constant application, even when it’s easier to drop them or to simply relax them as it’s hard to keep momentum initially, however over time and eventually those around you begin to understand and respect them. The key to sustaining a good boundary is to sit and decide what is right for you, what are your limits and in your comfort zone anything outside of that is beyond your boundary...