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Boundaries and Relationships, Knowing, Protecting and Enjoying the Self

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Overview

The Boundaries and Relationships seminar is a practical, down-to-earth approach to establishing healthy and positive boundaries first with yourself and secondly with other people. It can help establish personal space, bringing about a sense of peace and wholeness while living a very full and active life.

Based on the text, "Boundaries and Relationships: Knowing, Protecting and Enjoying the Self" by Dr. Charles Whitfield, the seminar reveals the characteristics of positive and creative boundaries that are necessary to protect the self. It will also equip you with powerful communication skills that can transform your relations with family and friends.

Who might participate?
People in relationships who want to form more creative and fulfilling bonds.

People who want to be more self-aware in order to make healthy boundary decisions.

People who want to change unhealthy boundaries to strong, flexible boundaries.

The textbook "Boundaries and Relationships" can be purchased from BOLEN BOOKS Hillside Shopping Centre, Hillside Ave. Participants will need a personal copy of the text.

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Weekly Topics

  • Checking My Boundaries
  • Origin of Boundaries
  • Characteristics of Healthy Boundaries
  • Core Issues in Relationships
  • Triangles
  • Building Healthy Relationships

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Course Locations & Dates

Boundaries and Relationships will meet at The Genesis Centre, 1127 Fort St.
Thursdays 7:00 - 9:00 PM Oct. 9 - Nov. 13, 2003

The course investment fee covers twelve hours of creative instruction, class interaction and handouts.

A flexible payment plan is available.

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Registration and Investment

You can register by phone, fax, e-mail or mail.
Please forward a deposit of $50

Make cheque payable to: Getting On With Life
and mail to: 22-1480 Garnet Rd., Victoria, BC V8P 5K9
Ph/Fax: 472-1375
E-mail: Course Registration

Investment fee prior to September 31 - $240
Investment fee after September 31 - $260

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 		Boundaries and Rights
I have a right to be treated with dignity and respect.
I have a right to have and express all my feelings.
I have a right to take care of myself first.
I have a right to be listened to and taken seriously.
I have a right to make mistakes.
I have a right to say NO! I do not need to justify myself or give reasons.
I have a right to say no without feeling guilty.
I have a right to say no to anything for which I feel I am not ready. I have a right to say no to anything that violates my values. I have a right to say no to anything that I feel is unsafe.