Nedra Glover Tawwab, a licensed therapist and bestselling author, guides listeners through the world of boundary setting. She emphasizes the importance of identifying personal needs and communicating them effectively. Nedra discusses the complexities of family dynamics, feelings of guilt, and societal pressures that make boundary setting challenging. She provides practical strategies for personal empowerment, encouraging a drama-free approach to conflict. With insights on navigating relationships and personal struggles, she equips you to advocate for yourself and find peace.
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Identify and React Quickly
Pay attention to what you complain about most.
React faster to boundary violations instead of letting issues fester for years.
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Boundaries Shift Over Time
View boundary setting as an ongoing process, not a one-time fix.
Adjust your boundaries over time as your needs and relationships evolve.
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Time Boundaries and Overwhelm
Recognize when you're overwhelmed and overcommitting your time.
Prioritize important relationships and decline less-important invitations.
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In 'Set Boundaries, Find Peace,' Nedra Glover Tawwab provides simple yet powerful strategies for setting and maintaining healthy boundaries. The book is based on the latest research and best practices in CBT and addresses issues such as codependency, power struggles, anxiety, depression, and burnout. Tawwab offers practical tips on how to identify and express needs clearly, deal with guilt and discomfort associated with setting boundaries, and communicate effectively in various relationships, including family, romantic partners, friends, and at work. The book emphasizes the importance of self-boundaries and mature communication in achieving work-life balance and rewarding relationships.
Drama Free
A Guide to Managing Unhealthy Family Relationships
Nedra Glover Tawwab
In 'Drama Free: A Guide to Managing Unhealthy Family Relationships,' licensed therapist and bestselling author Nedra Glover Tawwab offers practical guidance on identifying and breaking the cycle of family dysfunction. The book focuses on helping readers understand and navigate emotionally immature family dynamics, and provides clear advice on setting boundaries and choosing a healthier path forward. Tawwab emphasizes the importance of recognizing unhealthy patterns and taking small steps towards change to improve family relationships and overall well-being.
Telling other people what you want – or need – can be a really difficult thing to do! Nedra Glover Tawwab is a therapist and New York Times bestselling author who helps people create healthy boundaries with themselves and others, both at work and in personal relationships. In this episode, she talks about why identifying your needs is so important, clarifies what healthy boundaries can look like and shares empowering tools so you can advocate for yourself – and get the treatment you deserve. For the full text transcript, visit go.ted.com/BHTranscripts
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