The word boundaries mean many things to many people.  In general, though, healthy boundaries indicate healthy and authentic relationships with ourselves and others. One of the more common ways that our boundaries are crossed is when we do not appreciate ourselves.  We seek this approval and appreciation from others and constantly wish that others would have more time and energy in appreciating you. One of the pillars in addressing boundary trespassers is by being made aware of what is happening.  And awareness is built once we can identify and untangle the complex emotions felt when this happens.  If you can identify and relate to any of the points above, consider trying to journal to identify what boundaries you want in your life and relationships. 

You want this year to be better. For you, for your partner, for your kids. This year just has to be better. You’re not sure how, but the blurred lines that can be cause for communication breakdowns, ruptures (unnoticeable as well as very noticeable), and disappointment…you just don’t want them to steal from your holiday season.

The holidays can be overwhelming in general, even more so if you are recovering from trauma. Here are some simple ways you can organize or engage in family get-togethers while being mindful of your boundaries that can help in healing your trauma.

I realize more than ever the importance of incorporating grounding techniques to ensure that feelings of anxiety and stress are kept at par during our work days. These techniques help guide individuals to refocus on the present moment and create space between anxious feelings.

Perhaps this is your first Christmas with a new partner or as a married couple, and you’re wondering, how’s this going to go? The thought of sharing the holidays with a partner or spouse could bring up a myriad of emotions – excitement, relief, anxiety, curiosity, gratitude, sadness… you name it! Read on for some helpful tips for how to manage your time (and emotions) as a couple this holiday season.

Boundaries are a way to do what is acceptable and satisfying for you and your relationships as opposed to only thinking of others. Setting boundaries over the holidays can help you enjoy your time, energy and relationships in a new and more authentic way.

Everyone anticipates, responds and reacts in different ways when it comes to holidays…or really, any social or family gathering. You may chalk it up to a dysfunctional family (everyone has a little dysfunction in there somewhere!) or the pressure that these occasions bring. And yet, these gatherings can be positive for your mental health. Let Ashleigh show you how!

How do you navigate your expectations of summer break and enjoy, or even soak the most out of, these few precious months?

This is somewhat old news by now, but the majority of the COVID-19 mandates have dropped! For many this is exciting and celebratory; for others, it is stressful and confusing, especially as people are still getting sick from COVID. All of these reactions are normal…as normal as any of this can be. If you are celebrating, I am so glad you are able to do so! If you are anxious or a combination of both - here are some tips for navigating these new waters.

Oftentimes the relationship with in-laws is portrayed as difficult, strained or awkward.  Though there is no one-size fits all approach to building and maintaining a relationship with your in-laws, here are some strategies that might help you communicate, set boundaries, and build connections!

At Panorama Wellness Group, we see social media as being a good tool for letting you know that we exist, the services we provide, and so that you can get a sense of our personalities. That being said, as therapists, it is important to each of us that we handle this responsibly and in a way that protects you and the relationship that you have with whichever practitioner you are seeing at Panorama.

These are memes and sayings that you might see on Facebook, and let’s face it, some of the beliefs of your current clients.  They come in for a haircut and leave feeling lighter not only because there’s less hair, but because they got to unload.  On you.

The setting that you provide primes your client to feel like they can share what’s going on for them…

Boundaries exist in many different areas of our lives, and yet we tend to think of them just in a relationship with friends and family. Today we share some information on six different areas that you might want to consider having some boundaries so that you can have a healthy and authentic relationship with yourself, others and things.

Knowing your limits and becoming comfortable communicating these can allow you to take care of yourself and enable you to feel more in control and grounded in situations that arise. Caitlin shares how to recognize our daily limits, or tolerances, and communicate them to others.

You know that you need some healthy boundaries in your life, but you’re not sure where to get started. Learn more about the Building Healthy Boundaries Group that Lindsay Ries is running January 2021

Make your Thanksgiving more enjoyable this year by knowing what your boundaries are. Serena Graf provides 5 ways to set healthy boundaries for a more enjoyable time with family and friends.

Sometimes we are so hard on ourselves because we don’t look like every other parent – their kids are in three different sports, they volunteer, they are a part of the parent advisory committee, and their house is spotless. Trust me, if they have all their crap together on the outside, they don’t look the same on the inside. Give yourself some compassion. Nobody is perfect.