Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation
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Build Better Boundaries: Cats, Dogs, and Healthy Relationships
Build Better Boundaries: Cats, Dogs, and Healthy Relationships
Build Better Boundaries: Cats, Dogs, and Healthy Relationships
Monday 20th December 2021
Explore healthy boundaries in relationships with insights from Anne Katherine's book on 'Recovery Road'. Find inspiration for your recovery journey.
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Sobriety Toolkit
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Mindfulness & Emotional Wellbeing
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Healing Relationships
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Get the buttons here!Crafting Healthy Boundaries: Lessons from Anne Katherine on Recovery Road
Healthy boundaries protect without isolating, contain without imprisoning, and preserve identity while permitting external connections.
Boundaries are like invisible fences that help us maintain our well-being and relationships. In this episode of 'Recovery Road', host William C. Moyers dives into Anne Katherine's insightful book, 'Boundaries: Where You End and I Begin'. Katherine's wisdom sheds light on the crucial role boundaries play in our lives, from mental and physical health to the quality of our connections with others. Through engaging analogies involving cats and dogs, Katherine breaks down different types of boundaries—rigid, flexible, permeable, and impermeable.
These examples help listeners identify their own boundary styles and understand how to create healthier, more balanced limits. The episode emphasizes that effective communication is key to establishing these boundaries, ensuring they protect without isolating us. Listeners will find practical advice on how to set boundaries that safeguard their well-being while allowing for meaningful connections. Katherine’s approach encourages us to contain without imprisoning ourselves and to preserve our identity while still engaging with the world around us.
This episode is a treasure trove of tools for anyone looking to improve their relationships and support their recovery journey. Whether you're new to setting boundaries or looking to refine your existing ones, this episode offers valuable insights and actionable steps. Tune in to 'Recovery Road' and discover how healthy boundaries can be a cornerstone of your long-term recovery.