Boundaries

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Companion Slides

A fence with a gate — protection that still allows connection.

Key Concepts

  • A fence with a gate: boundaries protect without isolating
  • Too rigid → disconnection; too loose → burnout and harm
  • Professional boundaries are FOR the relationship, not against it
  • Dual relationships and their risks
  • Setting limits while maintaining warmth and care

Part of

Module 4: Trauma-Informed Skills in Practice

Listening, validation, co-regulation, de-escalation, responding to disclosure, and boundaries.