Need Better Boundaries? Start Here.

Need Better Boundaries? Start Here.

Without clear and healthy boundaries, it’s easy to feel over-extended, frustrated, or even resentful towards the people in your life. Not only that, but poor boundaries can also be really toxic to our mental health.

While working with clients in therapy, the topic of boundaries almost always comes up. And, how could it not? Boundaries are present in nearly every area of our life. We have boundaries with our boss, co-workers, and clients. We have boundaries with our partner, family, and friends. We even have boundaries around what we do with our free time and how we spend our money.

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Dealing with the Stress of COVID-19
Mental Health Tips, COVID-19 Torie Wiksell, LMFT Mental Health Tips, COVID-19 Torie Wiksell, LMFT

Dealing with the Stress of COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought up many sudden and unexpected changes to our day-to-day lives. I am confident we are all having a reaction to this situation. Whatever your reaction is, please know that your feelings are valid. We all respond to crisis situations differently based upon our own experiences, our personalities, and other stressors in our lives. There is no “right” or “wrong” way to feel about this pandemic. That being said, there are some widespread challenges this crisis has created and will continue to create.

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