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Building Healthy Boundaries with Nedra Tawwab

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Mar 29, 2021
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Nedra Glover Tawwab
Nedra Glover Tawwab, clinical psychologist and author who teaches practical boundary skills. She talks about trusting discomfort, spotting codependency, honoring kids’ autonomy, and turning boundaries into tools for closer relationships. Short, actionable approaches and how to handle guilt, anxiety, and people who won’t change are highlighted.
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ADVICE

Train People How To Talk To You

  • Teach people how to communicate with you by starting conversations with what you want them to hear.
  • State explicitly how you'd like them to respond (e.g., match energy, call before visiting).
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Push Through Initial Anxiety

  • Expect short-term anxiety when setting boundaries but know it reduces anxiety long-term.
  • Use low-anxiety methods (text, email, in-person) to deliver boundaries and rehearse assertive scripts.
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Adjust Your Options When People Won't Change

  • If you can't change the person, change what you can: prepare to leave, get autonomy, or adjust your behavior.
  • Manipulate situational factors (closed door, skip lunches) to protect your energy at work or home.
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