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Emotions and Needs
Emotions can be confusing and disturbing, but if we understand them instead of fighting them, we can recognise and meet the needs that drive them.
jasonshepherdlmft
Jul 276 min read
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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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