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We cannot nurture others from a dry well. We need to take care of our own needs first, then we can give from our surplus, our abundance.” ~Jennifer Louden BOUNDARIES Create a safety bubble of emotional and physical space needed to be you. Become resistant to external pressures to being something other than yourself. Create and communicate these boundaries based on your needs and preferences. For example, in to communicate with group members outside group, share the times you are available/not available. It is recommended that a separate email or phone number is used for calls and texts and if necessary reserve communications to group related information only. Boundaries change and evolve as we more about ourselves and how we best work with others. It is okay to change your mind about your different boundaries along the way. It helps to be honest and ask others to be patient with you and your process. Make sure members have supports outside of group. You can support others in obtaining additional supports such as; counsellors, social groups, social workers, doctors, etc. Make sure people know the crisis and warm lines for after hours and weekends. See Page 37 for Resources & References. Helper Fatigue Be aware of: more than your boundaries or selfcare allows. most of the talking. Feeling bad if your advice is ignored. Not getting feedback. “Boundaries are a declaration of the integrity of you. Boundaries reaffirm, day in and day out, “who you are” and what interactions and behaviors you deem acceptable and unacceptable to you. Boundaries can be seen as a set of guiding principles that help
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