Part 3 ~ Setting Boundaries in Close Relationships: How to Establish Healthy Limits

Part 3 ~ Setting Boundaries in Close Relationships: How to Establish Healthy Limits

Part 3 ~ Setting Boundaries in Close Relationships: How to Establish Healthy Limits When you need to set boundaries with someone close to you, use calm, assertive language to discuss the boundary clearly and in advance, to give the person a head’s up that things will...

Part 2 ~ How to Set Boundaries: Simple, Practical Steps to Protect Your Time and Energy

There is a need for a range of different types of boundaries in your life, because they apply in various mind, body, and soul human experiences. Physical Boundaries This includes recognising and talking about your own self-care needs (what you eat, how you move your...

Part 1 ~ What are Boundaries and Why Do I Need Them?

Boundaries are an essential part of the trauma recovery process, because they increase our feelings of safety and self-worth. Difficulty with setting boundaries can occur if in childhood we weren’t given the chance to express ourselves, or we followed the...
A Guide to Self-Care: Why Taking Care of Yourself Benefits Everyone Around You

A Guide to Self-Care: Why Taking Care of Yourself Benefits Everyone Around You

Self-care is not selfish – it is an absolute necessity.  Self-care means taking care of your physical, mental, emotional and spiritual needs. Are you regularly setting aside enough “me time”? If your answer is no you may be feeling stressed, run-down or...
Mastering the Art of Saying No to Prioritise Your Wellbeing

Mastering the Art of Saying No to Prioritise Your Wellbeing

Trauma arises when your nervous system experiences events or situations that demand more from you than you are able to give or cope with.  Are you always busy?  Do you have lots of to-do lists and find that you are investing your time and energy doing things for...
Trauma And Your Vagus Nerve

Trauma And Your Vagus Nerve

Trauma And Your Vagus Nerve The vagus nerve is a major part of the brain-body connection. This intricate and finely tuned two-way communication system plays a key role in your physical and emotional wellbeing. It is connected to your moods, immune response, digestion,...