Mary Munger, New Orleans based professional therapist and Licensed Clinical Social Worker, visits the show to give us the Mass Leverage Play of the Day on setting and maintaining boundaries with others and gives us a great visualization exercise you can use to prepare yourself for difficult boundary setting conversations. Email her at marymungerlcsw@gmail.com

Resources

Set Boundaries, Find Peace by Nedra Glover Tawwab: This book has a companion workbook. Her website is also wonderful and includes free self-help worksheets. Clients find it very relatable.

The Gifts of Imperfection by Brene Brown: She suggests starting with this book.
Daring Greatly by Brene Brown: Book on shame, courage, and vulnerability.

Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents by Lindsay C. Gibson: When our parents are emotionally  immature we may learn to cater to others or act out our feelings rather than knowing ourselves and setting limits that work for us.
Disentangling from Emotionally Immature People by Lindsay C. Gibson: Learn the signs of emotional immaturity and how to disengage from these overwhelming and draining people.

How to Solve Your People Problems: Dealing with Your Difficult Relationships by Alan Godwin: Learn how healthy conflict brings out your best and the best in other reasonable people.
The Dance of Anger by Harriet Lerner: Anger is healthy emotion that has gotten a bad reputation. Learn how to harness it to set boundaries, pursue passions, and live a life that is engaging and meaningful.

No Bad Parts by Richard Schwartz: Book on Internal Family Systems, a type of therapy that looks at our inner life in terms of “parts” or role selves that take over to help us in situations where we feel threatened. Learn how unburdening their extreme roles and the pain they protect can lead to a more authentic and meaningful life.
Reconciliation by Thich Nhat Hanh: Transform your suffering and heal your relationships by using mindfulness to befriend your inner child and build compassion for your loved ones.

Skills

“DEAR MAN”: Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Interpersonal Effectiveness Module by Marsha Linehan

Support Groups and Organizations

New Orleans Family Justice Center
STAR
Adult Children of Alcoholics
Al-Anon
Trauma Recovery Groups
Women’s Groups
Men’s Groups
Meditation

Disclaimer

The content provided in this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. My guests and I are not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast.

Attributions

• Intro and outro music by Retro Beatz
• Transition music by Lloyd Richards