Topic Tuesday // Setting Boundaries // 22 November 7 - 9pm AEDT

[CherryBomb]

Setting Boundaries

As carers we often hear and talk about the need to establish boundaries in our relationships. Boundaries can help keep relationships healthy. In fact, they are vital in relationships as they can help us feel empowered, respected and safe.

But how exactly do we maintain boundaries?  How do we know what an appropriate boundary is?  And more importantly, what can and what should we do when our boundaries have been crossed?

Join us Tuesday, November 22nd from 7 - 9 (AEDT) for some practical strategies and advice on setting boundaries. We'll be joined by Mental Illness Fellowship South Australia (MIFSA).

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[Appleblossom]

I am looking forward to this discussion.  here are 2 good Ted talks taking different approaches to the concept of boundaries.

Sarri Goodman - Yes No Boundaries

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rtsHUeKnkC8

Dr Fiona Reilly - A Life Without Boundaries

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IiF_HLsMR98

[MIFSAsupport]

Hi All, I look forward to joining Topic Tuesday tomorrow night. from @MIFSAsupport

[CherryBomb]

Good evening everyone!

Shouting out to those that RSVP'd:

 @Appleblossom @CARING4CARERS @Maryanna @Dasa8 @Shaz51 @Jfw @bbear @Melb456

Tonight we have @MIFSAsupport joining to talk about setting boundaries - what are they? And how do you set them?

@MIFSAsupport perhaps this can be the first question, can you tell us a bit about what boundaries are and how it relates to caring differently?

[Shaz51]

Good evening @CherryBomb, @MIFSAsupport 

[CherryBomb]

Good evening @Shaz51 Shazzy!

[Shaz51]

ha ha yes i am here @CherryBomb

ready to learn @MIFSAsupportxx

[CARING4CARERS]

Also a hello from me! 

[CherryBomb]

@Shaz51 what are the boundaries like in your relationship? Do you find that keeping boundaries are hard to keep? What do you do if they've been crossed?

[MIFSAsupport]

Hi All, Thanks for joining in tonight. 

Talking about boundaries in relation to our caring role, it is about taking on too much responsibility.  There are physcial and emotional boundaries that need to be established in order for us carers to live a healthy and meaniful life.