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Video #17: Setting Boundaries Part 3 -- Dealing with Defensiveness
In the final part of this three-part series, we look at what forms defensiveness can take and how to respond to defensiveness when we're setting boundaries.
jasonshepherdlmft
May 271 min read
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Video #16: Setting Boundaries Part 2 -- Using Our Actions
In Part 2 of this series, I discuss setting boundaries using our actions, including the importance of being consistent with our own boundaries and following through on our decisions.
jasonshepherdlmft
Apr 161 min read
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Video #15: Setting Boundaries Part 1 -- Using Our Words
In this video, the first of a new three-part series, I talk about how to set and hold appropriate boundaries using words.
jasonshepherdlmft
Mar 191 min read
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Video #14: Boundaries in Relationships Part 4 -- Work Relationships
In the final part of this series, I discuss work relationships and how strong boundaries can help you maintain a health work-life balance.
jasonshepherdlmft
Feb 141 min read
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Video #13: Boundaries in Relationships Part 3 -- Friendships
In this video, I talk about how boundaries work in friendships, and how strong boundaries can create strong friendships.
jasonshepherdlmft
Jan 251 min read
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Video #12: Boundaries in Relationships Part 2--Romantic Relationships
In this video I discuss how boundaries operate in romantic relationships, and why maintaining healthy boundaries is essential
jasonshepherdlmft
Jan 31 min read
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Video #11: Boundaries in Relationships Part 1--Family Relationships
In this video I discuss what makes boundaries important in family relationships, and what can happen if boundaries aren't maintained.
jasonshepherdlmft
Dec 10, 20241 min read
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Video #10: Intro to Boundaries In Relationships
This is the first in a five-part video series discussing how boundaries work in different kinds of relationships.
jasonshepherdlmft
Nov 27, 20241 min read
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Reaction to the 2024 US Election
A statement on the 2024 presidential election in the USA, and how this may impact the mental health of the most vulnerable.
jasonshepherdlmft
Nov 9, 20244 min read
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Setting and Holding Boundaries
Setting and holding boundaries means communicating our boundaries to others, responding to their reactions, and acting on our words.
jasonshepherdlmft
Oct 2, 20247 min read
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The Importance of Boundaries
What do we mean by "boundaries", and how do boundaries impact the important relationships in our lives?
jasonshepherdlmft
Aug 30, 202410 min read
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Motivation & Productivity
How do we increase our motivation, improve our productivity, and avoid burnout?
jasonshepherdlmft
Jul 23, 20246 min read
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Video #9: Narrative Therapy and Social Justice
In this video I discuss the ways in which Narrative Therapy aligns with the principles of social justice.
jasonshepherdlmft
Jun 28, 20241 min read
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Narrative Therapy and Social Justice
In this post, we'll look more closely at exactly how Narrative Therapy principles align with social justice principles.
jasonshepherdlmft
May 23, 20248 min read
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Video #8: Finding Unique Outcomes
Here is the final part of this five-part series on Narrative Therapy, in which I discuss Finding Unique Outcomes. Hope you've enjoyed this
jasonshepherdlmft
May 8, 20241 min read
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Video #7: Deconstruction
Part 4 of my five-part video series on Narrative Therapy, in which I discuss Deconstruction.
jasonshepherdlmft
Apr 24, 20241 min read
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Video #6: Externalization
Part 3 of my five-part series on Narrative Therapy, in which I discuss Externalization.
jasonshepherdlmft
Apr 9, 20241 min read
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Video #5: Re-Authoring
The second part of my five-part series on Narrative Therapy, in which I discuss Re-Authoring.
jasonshepherdlmft
Mar 23, 20241 min read
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Video #4: Introduction to Narrative Therapy
This is the first of a five-part video series exploring Narrative Therapy and what it looks like in practice.
jasonshepherdlmft
Mar 4, 20241 min read
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How Does Trauma Affect People?
What effects does trauma have on the body and brain, and how are these treated?
jasonshepherdlmft
Jan 17, 20245 min read
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