Boundaries

Boundaries are the personal space protected within a relationship. This is a line, both bodily and emotional, that marks out what a person is open to and what they are not. Healthy boundaries are not a disconnection but a frame that lets a relationship continue safely; a person opens up more freely when they feel their boundaries are respected. In somatic work the body is often the first to notice that a boundary has been crossed. A clear and respected boundary forms the basis of relational safety.