17 Boundary-Building Exercises [PDF] - PositivePsychology.com

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Empower Others to Set Healthy Boundaries & Safeguard Their Wellbeing in Any Environment.

For many, life has become an endless cycle of saying “yes” to others while saying “no” to themselves—leading to exhaustion, resentment, and a loss of self.

These 17 Boundary-Building Exercises [PDF] bring together essential, research-backed strategies for establishing and maintaining healthy boundaries—tools that help people better understand their personal needs, protect their energy, and preserve their wellbeing.

Equip yourself with ready-made, impactful tools that elevate your sessions, reduce prep time, and drive meaningful client outcomes.

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17 Essential tools for better interpersonal boundaries.

This package includes 17 practical tools covering a wide range of interpersonal interventions, covering topics such as:

All tools are rooted in science and include references, practical advice and a detailed description of how to use the tool.

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Overview

You will be equipped with the following tools:

Assertiveness for Boundary Maintenance

Help clients examine why they are experiencing a boundary violation and take assertive action to reinstate and maintain this boundary.
Boundaries and Work-Life Balance

Help clients set and maintain clear work-life boundaries to enhance balance, well-being, and productivity.
Boundaries Exploration Wheel

Support clients in exploring and evaluating the various boundaries they establish, assessing their satisfaction, and enhancing their skills in setting them more effectively.
Boundaries in Dating and New Relationships

Provide clients who are dating or in a new relationship with detailed information and guidance on how to establish and maintain healthy boundaries with their partners.
Boundary Affirmations

Help clients identify boundaries and craft affirmations to reinforce their right to set and uphold them, fostering confidence and reducing self-sabotaging thoughts.
Boundary Mapping

Guide clients in creating a visual map of boundaries, clarifying what they accept, tolerate, and refuse—ideal for those with rigid or porous boundaries to explore negotiable behaviors.
Flexibility in Boundaries

Help individuals to recognize rigid boundaries, assess their impact on relationships and well-being, and adopt flexible, healthy boundaries for growth and resilience.
Journaling for Boundary Maintenance

Guide clients with boundary challenges to track progress in setting, negotiating, and maintaining limits, and managing repeated boundary violations.
Setting Boundaries as a People Pleaser

Help clients understand people-pleasing costs, set boundaries, say no, and handle boundary challenges.
Setting Boundaries at Work

Help clients set and communicate respectful workplace boundaries to protect their well-being and prevent burnout.
Setting Boundaries in Enmeshed Relationships

Help clients in enmeshed relationships establish and maintain healthy boundaries, fostering a sense of self-worth and identity independently of others.
Setting Boundaries with Difficult People

Equip clients to set boundaries with difficult individuals, protecting well-being and fostering mutual respect.
Setting Boundaries with Yourself

Help clients set internal boundaries (i.e., boundaries with themselves) to commit to behavior they want to embrace in an area of their life that needs structure or limits.
Setting Compassionate Boundaries

Help clients develop and communicate compassionate boundaries that honor their personal needs while also considering the needs of others.
Setting Healthy Boundaries With Parents

Assist clients set and maintain healthy boundaries with parents to foster independence and respectful, loving relationships.
Values-Based Boundary Setting

Guide clients to establish values-based boundaries that enhance self-awareness and prioritize well-being.
Visualizing Your Boundaries

Support clients in identifying personal boundaries through visualization, fostering awareness for healthier, protective limits.

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These Boundary-Building tools offer rich context, further reading, and step-by-step guides for immediate client application. With integrated, varied contexts, the toolkit is invaluable for addressing, explaining, and applying this crucial topic in coaching!

Sophie Hamisch | Holistic Coach
These are well-structured, easy-to-follow, and helpful exercises that can be easily applied! They cover a lot of bases, so they are widely applicable and can be used for different types of clients. They also add context, which allows the client to know the why of doing the exercise.

Tom Jalink | Performance Psychologist, Coach
This is an invaluable resource for practitioners who wish to help clients identify and create safe spaces in their personal and professional lives. The 17 Boundary-Building Exercises map out an extensive variety of settings, with lots of practical exercises for real-life applications.

Adrienne Zest | Holistic Health Coach
These tools are incredibly insightful and offer a fresh perspective, even for seasoned professionals who’ve worked with this topic for years. The exercises are innovative and eye-opening, making this toolpack a valuable addition to any practitioner’s toolkit!

Jorim Holtey-Weber, MSc, MSc | Coach

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Meet the authors.

Therapist, Researcher

Lucinda Poole, PsyD

Dr. Poole is trained and experienced in a number of therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, mindfulness, and interventions drawn from positive psychology research (e.g., strength-based change, self-compassion, gratitude, resilience).
Researcher, Writer

Elaine Houston, BsC

Originally from Ireland, Elaine Houston is an independent business owner and behavioral science graduate with an honors degree from the University of Abertay, Scotland. After graduating, Elaine developed her passion for psychology through a range of avenues, focusing on consumer and small business psychology before going on to work within her local community as a learning and development officer.
Researcher, Writer

Jo Nash, PhD

Jo’s career began in mental health nursing before working as a service user advocate and in mental health policy research. After gaining her Ph.D. in Psychotherapy Studies, Jo was a Lecturer in Mental Health at the University of Sheffield for over a decade. She has trained in two mindfulness-based interventions, ACT and MBCT. Jo currently coaches neurodivergent and highly sensitive adults where she applies positive psychology using a strengths-based, solution-focused approach.
Researcher, Coach

Julia Poernbacher, MsC

Julia, a dedicated researcher and coach, integrates positive psychology into all aspects of her career. Her profound passion for psychology is evident in her commitment to expanding her knowledge. She is currently pursuing multiple master's degrees, building on her existing MSc in Positive Psychology and Well-being. Julia enthusiastically applies the principles of positive psychology in her coaching practice, enriching the lives of her clients.
Writer, Researcher

Lorena Berber, MsC

Lorena, a clinical and health psychologist with honors, holds a Master's degree in Positive Psychology and Positive Leadership. Passionate about promoting healthy, happy lives, she has extensive experience in both personal and organizational well-being. Lorena empowers individuals and communities to embrace their strengths and values through evidence-based practices, including mindfulness and yoga.