Boundaries

by Anne Katherine

Book Overview

Are Your Boundaries Being Violated?
Boundaries separate us from others physically and emotionally. In fact, they are essential for our mental and physical health as well as for developing healthy relationships. Yet every day, people's boundaries are violated by friends, family, or coworkers. Despite the importance of personal boundaries many people are unaware of how or when these very important lines are crossed.
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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0671791931
• ISBN13: 9780671791933
• Release Date: November 1993
• Publisher: Touchstone Books
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.5" x 8.4"

Customer Reviews

Exemplary book.

I would recommend this to anyone who’s in a healing process with the Lord. It was a helpful tool to see full picture. So grateful for this writer/book.

A Way Out of Codependence

Anne Katherine has found a way of breaking through the brick wall of denial. Admitting one is codependent triggers a sense of shame in many. But, through many case examples describing recognizable scenarios, Ms. Katherine shows with great compassion, the rationality behind the self-destructive behaviors of individuals and couples. Yet, easy to read and simply put, with optional questions for exploration. This book is a real gift to those who suffer from unhappiness due to poor relationship with oneself or loved ones. Give it to someone you love, or better still, give this gift to yourself.

Great book, and more*!

If an interaction feels icky and you don't know why, perhaps this book can explain things.We can't control how others treat us, but this book shows us how to tell them, in a positive and productive manner how we feel about being treated poorly.This book is also an eye-opener for those who may not even be aware that their boundaries are being violated. The author illustrates many types of boundaries and how they can be respected (or disrespected).By following the advice in this book, you will improve your interactions with others.*Included in this book is a free jerk filter. It does an excellent job of weeding out those who choose to react badly when you set your boundaries.

It Changed My Life

This book impacted my life more than any other I have ever read (I have read thousands), or class I have ever taken (I have two college degrees). My children were taken from me. Social Services stepped in. I ran for a long time focussing on the lies that they accepted as fact (way too numerous to mention). I thought I was a great Mom. In many ways I was, but I now know I didn't teach my children boundaries. I grew up with none. I am still fighting for my four children, but in a very different way. I now spend the time I have with them totally focused. I try to help them to see how important boundaries are. Taking care of your self, does not mean you can't take care of someone else, in the long run, it is better for all. I didn't matter before. Today my children see a mother that cares about herself. I am working hard at learning my own boundaries and respecting the boundaries of others.This book has changed my perspective, thus changing my attitude.

A Must For Anyone Who Wishes To Learn About Boundaries!

Excellent for anyone who is trying to get a handle on what interpersonal boundaries are and how they work. The concept of interpersonal boundaries can be hard to grasp, but Anne Katherine's book makes it easy, even for a layperson. Clear and concise, this book can be read on a single afternoon, but keep you thinking for days.Including exercises designed to help increase awareness of boundaries, and life stories that illustrate how boundary dysfunction occurs, the book paints a clear picture of boundaries, enmeshment, and triangulation.I recommend this book to anyone who wants to be a good parent, have a successful marriage, resolve childhood and current issues, or even manage a well functioning workplace with good employee relations.

"Everyone should read this book"

As an eating disorders specialist and registered dietitian, I find many people who are using the obsession with food to avoid dealing with other issues. In many cases these are boundary issues and this book does an EXCELLENT job of helping people improve their boundaries and become more emotionally healthy people which is a necessity in recovering from disordered eating issues and other addictions. I would highly recommend this book and I frequently distribute it to my patients