Healthy Boundaries

01 Apr Parenting Adult Children: 5 Signs of a Healthy Relationship

Posted at 13:34h in Healthy Boundaries by Sonder Behavioral Health and Wellness

A child needs to internalize a model of someone who has a life of her own. The parent whose life is centered around her children is influencing them to think that life is about either becoming a parent or being forever served by a parent....

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25 Mar Boundaries in Parenting

Posted at 13:06h in Healthy Boundaries by Sonder Behavioral Health and Wellness

Children raised with good boundaries learn that they are not only responsible for their lives, but also free to live their lives any way they choose, as long as they take responsibility for their choices. For the responsible adult, the sky is the limit. Henry Cloud Money. Belongings. Household...

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18 Mar Boundaries: Understanding this Emotional Wellness Buzzword

Posted at 12:57h in Healthy Boundaries by Sonder Behavioral Health and Wellness

Daring to set boundaries is about having the courage to love ourselves even when we risk disappointing others. Brené Brown It's one of those terms that gets a lot of hype in the emotional wellness world. Your therapist has probably mentioned it. People love talking about it on social...

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03 Dec 10 (More) Ways to Say No (with Kindness)

Posted at 12:28h in Healthy Boundaries, Holidays, Seasonal, Winter by Sonder Behavioral Health and Wellness

When you say "Yes" to others, make sure you are not saying "No" to yourself. Paulo Coehlo When it comes time to say No to someone or something, many of us struggle. Especially around the holidays. There's just something about this time of year that makes us want to...

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02 Jul Forget Work-Life Balance, Aim for This Instead

Posted at 13:00h in Habits & Goals, Healthy Boundaries, Relationships by Sonder Behavioral Health and Wellness

Work-life balance...

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05 Mar Unplug Your Way to Emotional Wellness

Posted at 14:13h in Habits & Goals, Healthy Boundaries, Mindfulness, Relationships, Self-Care by Sonder Behavioral Health and Wellness

Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you. Anne Lamott This Friday marks National Day of Unplugging. An invitation to enjoy a 24-hour global respite from technology, this event "highlights the value of disconnecting from digital devices to connect with ourselves, our loved ones,...

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05 Feb How to Help a Loved One: Limits

Posted at 14:00h in Healthy Boundaries, Relationships, Therapy by Sonder Behavioral Health and Wellness

Letting go helps us to live in a more peaceful state of mind and helps restore our balance. It allows others to be responsible for themselves and for us to take our hands off situations that do not belong to us. This frees us from...

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29 Jan How to Help a Loved One: Respect

Posted at 13:25h in Healthy Boundaries, Relationships, Therapy by Sonder Behavioral Health and Wellness

Give to every other human being every right that you claim for yourself. Thomas Paine NOTE: This post is the 2nd in a series on How to Help a loved one. (Read Part 1 and Part 3.) When someone we love is hurting, it can leave us feeling...

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27 Nov Holiday Eating & Boundaries

Posted at 13:59h in Eating, Healthy Boundaries, Holidays, Seasonal, Winter by Sonder Behavioral Health and Wellness

NOTE: This is Part 3 of our series on holiday boundary setting. Read Part 1 and Part 2. Does the thought of food and eating during the holiday season conjure feelings of pleasure and satisfaction? Anxiety and guilt? A mix of both? If you struggle with body...

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20 Nov Saying No (with Kindness)

Posted at 07:59h in Healthy Boundaries, Holidays, Relationships, Seasonal, Winter by Sonder Behavioral Health and Wellness

 NOTE: This is Part 2 of our series on holiday boundary setting. Read Part 1 and Part 3. “No” is a complete sentence. Anne Lamott Setting boundaries around your time, resources, and emotional energy might feel a bit selfish around the holidays. But it’s essential that you do this....

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