Lição 1
Boundary Inventory
This lesson invites you to consider the importance of boundaries and do a boundary inventory. You will examine your boundaries across various aspects of your life and draw a boundary wheel to use throughout this course. It is recommended to journal as each lesson comes with reflection questions.
Lição 2
What Boundaries Are
Lesson two explains what boundaries are and how boundary consequences are an important part. There are a few examples to illustrate boundaries and an invitation to check whether your boundaries are serving you well.
Lição 3
What Boundaries Are Not
It is clarified in this lessons what boundaries are not and a few examples are given of not-boundaries with a way to reframe them into boundaries. There's also advice when NOT to set boundaries.
Lição 4
Myths About Personal Boundaries
There are so many myths about boundaries stemming from the upbringing, society values, etc. They can be quite damaging to our boundary setting and affect our well-being. This lesson asks you to reflect on these myths and question whether they are serving you.
Lição 5
Sources Of Poor Personal Boundaries
This lessons looks deeper at common reasons why we do not set healthy boundaries: from family values, dynamics, and modeling, to society and work environment.
Lição 6
Foundation Of Boundaries
Lesson six is an invitation to check in with yourself and see what your needs and values are. It asks you to question your limits and make a list of Dos and Don'ts in order to establish your safety zone.
Lição 7
Types Of Boundaries
Different categorization of boundaries is covered in this lesson with plenty of examples for clarification. Attention is also paid to non-negotiable boundaries.
Lição 8
Setting Boundaries
Process of setting boundaries is very important. This lesson outlines the steps to take prior to boundary setting as well as afterwards. These steps will be used for many lessons in this course so it is recommended that you write them down.
Lição 9
Communicating Boundaries
Both language and non-verbal communication are a huge part of successful boundary setting. It this lesson we look at the useful phrases and things to pay attention to when communicating boundaries.
Lição 10
Boundaries For Physical Space
In the next few lessons different aspects of your life will be examined for boundary setting and you will be asked to return to your boundary wheel, as well as to use the steps from lesson eight.
We start with physical space that plays a big role in establishing our levels of comfort, energy and well-being.
Lição 11
Health Boundaries
Many of us take our health for granted, until something goes wrong and we are forced to change our habits. Paying attention to our health by setting appropriate boundaries in this area might be one of the greatest investments in wellbeing we can make.
Lição 12
Family Boundaries
In this big topic we look at different aspects of family boundaries with lots of examples to help you set boundaries. Boundaries for parents are also covered.
Lição 13
Boundaries With Friends
While setting boundaries with friends tends to be easier, some unhealthy patterns may emerge. Reflect on your friendships and type of dependency and connection you have, then decide what boundaries you need to set.
Lição 14
Romance Boundaries
Whether you are dating, in a relationship or single, reflecting on romantic life boundaries is crucial to having healthy relationships that are rooted in mutual respect, safety and love. This lesson looks at many types of romantic boundaries and provides plenty of examples.
Lição 15
Boundaries For Work
Whether you are an employee, employer, self-employed, freelancer, etc. healthy boundaries in this area will help you to feel secure, valued, respected. In this lesson we look at the reasons for poor boundaries in this area and provide examples of healthy boundaries.
Lição 16
Boundaries For Finances
Financial boundaries ensure we are financially taken care of and don't end up feeling resentful, worried, stressed, angry, or disappointed. In this lesson we consider different aspect of finance and provide examples of boundaries to set.
Lição 17
Personal Growth, Fun And Recreation
Boundaries related to our growth, fun and recreation are as important for our well-being as boundaries in other aspects of our lives. This lessons encourages you to think about your boundaries if these areas and set new ones.
Lição 18
Commit and Persevere
This lesson addresses things you might experience as you embrace your needs and values and start setting and communicating your boundaries. Some difficulties are expected and here you can find tools to deal with them.
Lição 19
Boundary Violation
Most of us have probably found ourselves on both sides of this situation: being the victim of boundary violation or violating others' boundaries. This lesson looks into violation mechanisms and offers ways to handle them.
Lição 20
Course Review
Welcome to the last lesson of this course! It's time to look back and see how far you have come since the lesson one. You will use the boundary wheel from the beginning of the course to check on your progress.
