9. Boundaries

What Will You Learn?

• 1. Understanding Boundaries: Boundaries are essential in supporting individuals affected by addiction, requiring TRS to maintain firm yet compassionate limits to facilitate recovery effectively.
• 2. Healing through Boundaries: TRS must guide individuals out of denial by identifying patterns, asking pertinent questions, and offering support with empathy and detachment, especially as individuals struggle to recognize the reality of their situation.
• 3. Setting Boundaries: TRS identifies and communicates boundaries assertively, reflecting on their values and limits to establish mutual respect and trust while fostering personal growth and accountability in individuals undergoing recovery.
• 4. Exploration of Boundaries: Through reflective exercises and in-person activities, TRS delve into scenarios where boundaries are crucial, exploring their feelings when setting boundaries and understanding the impact of boundaries set by others.
• 5. Communicating Boundaries: Effective communication of boundaries is vital for nurturing healthy relationships, requiring TRS to clearly articulate their needs and expectations while honoring the autonomy of individuals in recovery.
• 6. Understanding Boundary Dynamics: TRS recognize that boundaries are essential tools for maintaining emotional balance and fostering growth in individuals undergoing addiction recovery, emphasizing the importance of detachment with compassion.
• 7. Exploring Boundary Feelings: Through journal prompts and group discussions, TRS explore their feelings when holding boundaries, envisioning what boundaries look like for them and understanding reactions to boundaries set by others.
• 8. Helping vs Being of Service: TRS reflect on past experiences where overstepping boundaries resulted in unintended consequences, emphasizing the distinction between helping and being of service in addiction recovery support.