Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself

Nedra Glover Tawwab

Penguin, Mar 16, 2021 - Self-Help - 304 pages

The instant New York Times bestseller

End the struggle, speak up for what you need, and experience the freedom of being truly yourself.

Healthy boundaries. We all know we should have them--in order to achieve work/life balance, cope with toxic people, and enjoy rewarding relationships with partners, friends, and family. But what do "healthy boundaries" really mean--and how can we successfully express our needs, say "no," and be assertive without offending others?

Licensed counselor, sought-after relationship expert, and one of the most influential therapists on Instagram Nedra Glover Tawwab demystifies this complex topic for today's world. In a relatable and inclusive tone, Set Boundaries, Find Peace presents simple-yet-powerful ways to establish healthy boundaries in all aspects of life. Rooted in the latest research and best practices used in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), these techniques help us identify and express our needs clearly and without apology--and unravel a root problem behind codependency, power struggles, anxiety, depression, burnout, and more.

Contents

• What the Heck Are Boundaries?: 3
• The Cost of Not Having Healthy Boundaries: 27
• Why Dont We Have Healthy Boundaries?: 47
• The Six Types of Boundaries: 67
• Identify and Communicate Your Boundaries: 97
• Make It Plain: 119
• Trauma and Boundaries: 137
• What Are You Doing to Honor Your Boundaries?: 149
• CHAPTER 10: 171
• Romantic Relationships: 189
• Friendships: 205
• Social Media and Technology: 233
• Now What?: 249
• Commonly Asked Questions: 261

About the author

Nedra Glover Tawwab, a licensed therapist and sought-after relationship expert, has practiced relationship therapy for twelve years and is the founder and owner of the group therapy practice Kaleidoscope Counseling. She has been recently featured in The New York Times, The Guardian, Psychology Today, Self, and Vice, and she has appeared on numerous podcasts, including Don't Keep Your Day Job, Do the Thing, and Therapy for Black Girls. Tawwab runs a popular Instagram account where she shares practices, tools, and reflections for mental health and hosts weekly Q&As about boundaries and relationships. She lives in Charlotte, North Carolina, with her family.

Bibliographic information

• Title: Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself
• Author: Nedra Glover Tawwab
• Publisher: Penguin, 2021
• ISBN: 0593192109, 9780593192108
• Length: 304 pages
• Subjects: Family & Relationships / Dysfunctional Families; Self-Help / Codependency; Self-Help / Personal Growth / Self-Esteem