Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation
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Fences: Boundaries Keep Us Safe from Ourselves
Fences: Boundaries Keep Us Safe from Ourselves
Fences: Boundaries Keep Us Safe from Ourselves
Monday 10th August 2020
Learn how healthy boundaries can support your recovery journey with practical tips and exercises from 'Recovery Road.'
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Sobriety Toolkit
Creative Recovery Journeys
Mindfulness & Emotional Wellbeing
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Healing Relationships
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Get the buttons here!Setting Boundaries: The Key to Lasting Recovery
Effective recovery includes developing healthy, clean boundaries. Good boundaries strengthen recovery and provide additional insurance against relapse.
Ever thought about how setting boundaries can be a game-changer in your recovery journey? In this episode of 'Recovery Road,' host William Moyers dives into the crucial role boundaries play in maintaining sobriety. Drawing from Anne Katherine's book 'Boundaries: Where You End and I Begin,' this episode offers practical advice and exercises to help you define and protect your personal space. Katherine breaks down why boundaries are essential for anyone dealing with substance use disorders or compulsive behaviors.
She explains that knowing where you end and others begin isn't just about keeping out the bad; it's about letting in the good. Healthy boundaries can prevent relapse, strengthen your self-care routine, and improve your relationships. The episode features two hands-on exercises designed to help you identify your own boundaries. The first involves visualizing yourself inside a circle of string or twine, focusing on what matters most to you.
The second exercise uses magazine clippings to compare your internal and external selves, helping you see if they align. These activities are not just theoretical; they offer real-world tools for sustaining long-term recovery. Katherine also touches on the difference between true intimacy and enmeshment, highlighting that real connection is only possible between two whole, distinct individuals. By setting and maintaining healthy boundaries, you can foster genuine relationships and live a more conscious, fulfilling life.
So, if you're looking to bolster your recovery toolkit, this episode is a must-listen.