Week One
Video.
A video giving you an idea of what to expect for this week. This will be a quick snap shot to help get you in the right mindset and expected goals to set for yourself.
Worksheet.
This is your “to-do” list for the week. It will outline what this week will entail, what readings you have for this week, your journal entries, as well as your practical exercise.
You can either download and print, or simply save it to your device for quick access through out the week. Everything is also listed further down on this page.
Readings:
Make sure you have read the introduction to the Advanced Boundaries Course.
There will be more to read in the upcoming weeks. This week’s focus should be getting yourself set up for the course.
Journal Prompts:
“Brain Dump”
This is how you will start every week. It’s exactly what it sounds like, you sit down and write whatever comes into your mind. Don’t overthink it!! It can be as simple as a grocery list, or as complex as an argument you had recently. This helps clear your mind of all distractions and keep you focused on the task at hand.
Why do you want to start setting boundaries?
This is the most important question. Finding your “Why” will give you a sense of purpose while completing this course.
What are your triggers?
What sets you off? What makes you angry? What are you passionate about? Anything that triggers an intense negative emotion. Typically people like to stay away from anything that brings about negativity. This is something you need to become comfortable with, because learning what sets you off, will help you learn where you need boundaries the most.
What are your coping mechanisms for those triggers?
Be 100% honest! List how you cope with what triggers you now. This is a time for growth and development. Taking a look into whether your coping mechanisms are healthy or unhealthy. Once you list what your coping mechanisms currently are, make a list of what you want them to look like (for you there might not be a difference, especially if you already have healthy coping mechanisms).
Practical Exercise:
Grounding. This week you will find grounding techniques that work for you. I’ve recorded a video showing you my favorite grounding techniques that work for me. What works for one person might not work for another. You might need to play around, and do some research to see what works best for you.
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