Boundaries & Communication
Counseling Services

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Setting boundaries is an important aspect of healthy communication. We have the right to communicate with others how we would like and would not like to be treated, and to protect the values that are important to us. When we set healthy boundaries we are showing respect for ourselves and others. There are many different reasons that we develop unhealthy boundaries and the consequences of those affect every area of our lives. Counseling can assist you in exploring your personal value system so that you can begin to communicate in a healthy way.

Boundaries

Boundaries are physical or emotional limits and guidelines a person sets for themselves that communicates to others how they would like to be treated and what interactions they are willing to accept. Boundaries do not dictate other’s actions; they help guide your actions and decisions.nnWeak or non-existent interpersonal boundaries can result in an individual feeling emotionally drained, used, manipulated or even violated. Healthy boundaries serve the important function of allowing people to take responsibility for themselves and their actions while helping them avoid being in a position where they unfairly or inappropriately take responsibility for the emotions and needs of others. Boundaries help a person maintain their own identity by creating clear distinctions between self and others.nn 

Communication

Communication issues can develop in any circumstance or relationship. Improving communication skills is an essential part of problem solving and healthy relationships and includes both listening and speaking. Effective communication is a learned skill that takes time and effort, but is well worth it. If you find yourself in familiar patterns of not being heard or understood, repetitive arguments, or misunderstandings, you may benefit from counseling.nnTherapy can also help an individual examine their communication style, non verbal communication, and listening skills to determine if they are effectively communicating their thoughts, needs, and goals. The therapist can help the individual improve the quality, nature, and frequency of their communication.