Category Archives: Boundaries
Today I Know
When I notice rage or hate, I can understand that I’m carrying beliefs from the past that tell me that my discomfort should be attended to by others, and that my survival, in fact, depends on it. Today, I know … Continue reading
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More On Forgivenss
The following is taken from: McLaren, K. (2010). The Language of emotions: What your feelings are trying to tell you. Boulder, CO: Sounds True. Pg 118: In practice, anger and forgiveness actually work together (and often at the same time) … Continue reading
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Who’s Controlling You?
As you can probably tell, I’ve been interested in the topic of power and control in relationships. I just finished Carol Rogne’s book, Who’s Controlling You? Who Are You Controlling? I’ve typed up 22 pages of gleanings you can find … Continue reading
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Apathy & Boredom
The following is taken from: McLaren, K. (2010). The Language of emotions: What your feelings are trying to tell you. Boulder, CO: Sounds True. Also visit U-TUBE for an 8-minute video of McLaren discussing the function of anger, fear, … Continue reading
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Surviving Though Motherless
Boundaries 101 – the 5-week course is now officially scheduled at the Columbia Area Career Center. I’ve just put the finishing touches on the Study Guide, and enrollees will join me in a 5-week course, which will serve as a … Continue reading
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Developmental Tasks
I’m currently preparing for my upcoming course on Boundaries which will be offered at the Columbia Area Career Center – Adult Education Department in the fall. Here’s some material I’m including in the required reading for the course. It’s borrowed … Continue reading
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When you find yourself the object of someone else’s addiction
The portion of today’s post that is in italics is taken from Clinton S. Clark ©1993. I highly recommend that you visit Clinton S. Clark online at The Art of Healing. Addict Parent Addict parents are without coping skills for … Continue reading
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Connection to Self
Quoted from Terrence Real: The first clue of his condition is an absence rather than a presence—an absence of feeling for himself. Billy tells me that he felt the pathos of his bickering parents but did not feel, and … Continue reading
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Core Needs – Introduction to a Basic Skill
Studying One’s Self – Becoming Intimate with My Wants, Needs, Desires (Everything in italics has been borrowed from Clinton S. Clark© 1993) I highly recommend a visit to his site at The Art Of Healing. My Needs (stable for the … Continue reading
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Instinct Injury and How it Happens
How does a person become instinct injured, and lack the ability to set and communicate clear boundaries? Here are some excerpts from Clinton S. Clark © 1993 (in italics) that I find extremely helpful in setting the groundwork for implementing … Continue reading
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