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Beauty in the Boundaries

By Denise Boldt, LPC

Assertiveness Change Communication Control Coping Decisions Emotions Empathy Family Goals Mindset Parenting Practice Relationships Self-Care Compassion Safety

Boundaries Change Communication Confidence Connection Expectations Friendships Growth Hopes Independence Parenting Practice Trust Self-care

Posted: February 21, 2023

I was talking with my daughter recently and she shared with me that she is teaching my granddaughter about setting and respecting physical space limits. My daughter didn’t use those specific words, but it is essentially what she was referring to. It reminded me of...

Making a Change

By Denise Boldt, LPC

Change

Brene Brown DeClemente and Prochaska Work

Posted: July 24, 2021

I was recently listening to the podcast "Unlocking Us" by Brene Brown, a favorite of mine, on Spotify. The podcast was diving into a series addressing the Brene’s book, The Gifts of Imperfection, and includes a conversation between Brene and her two sisters, Ashley and...