Life Kit How to set boundaries with family
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Nov 24, 2022 Setting boundaries with family can be challenging, especially during emotional gatherings. Personal stories reveal the struggles of managing relationships with confrontational relatives. The podcast discusses establishing healthy boundaries, using practical advice and exercises. It also touches on generational dynamics, highlighting a granddaughter's experience with harmful comments from her grandmother. Emphasizing self-awareness and respectful communication, listeners are encouraged to embrace discomfort and trust themselves as they navigate family interactions.
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Selah's Boundary with Yelling
- Selah Kerr, an artist, set a boundary with a yelling family member.
- She decided to leave the room or hang up if the yelling starts.
Know Your Needs
- Know your needs and practice expressing them with safe people.
- This self-knowledge builds a foundation for setting boundaries.
Boundary Circle Exercise
- Use the "boundary circle" exercise: list things that make you feel supported inside a circle.
- List things that make you uncomfortable outside the circle.