Ep 150: Boundaries, and not the type we usually talk about

2022-08-19

In today's episode I discuss boundaries, and not the type of boundaries we usually talk or hear about. Boundaries describe the relationship between self and Other. Well, what if trauma has interrupted the development of your sense of self? Can you actually set boundaries with another person if you don't have a clear sense of self? I talk about boundaries around your sense of self including our physiological self protective responses. I discuss what can happen when these are thwarted (defensive self...

In today's episode I discuss boundaries, and not the type of boundaries we usually talk or hear about.

Boundaries describe the relationship between self and Other.

Well, what if trauma has interrupted the development of your sense of self? Can you actually set boundaries with another person if you don't have a clear sense of self?

I talk about boundaries around your sense of self including our physiological self protective responses.

I discuss what can happen when these are thwarted (defensive self protection and/or enmeshment with the outer Other and identification with the inner Other).

I discuss the importance in developing these in order to develop an adequate mirror of reflection for your process.

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