If you’re a clinician providing therapy, how many times today have you used the word “boundaries”? Likely in the context of working with someone in their relationships or helping someone try to get more balance in their life.

Now, in your professional context, what comes up when you think of boundaries? Maybe your ethical code and standards of practice, your schedule, client contact (or if you’re like me, always working on ending sessions on time!). You've probably even read the articles. You might have even written one. "Ten Self-Care Strategies for Therapists." "How to Prevent Burnout in Clinical Practice." "The Importance of Boundaries for Helping Professionals."

You have likely done most of what they suggest too. You exercise, go to your own therapy, do the breathwork. You read the books, take the trainings, get supervision. You ...