May 2026: Clinical Boundaries
Boundaries help create a safe container for therapy, protect both client and clinician, and support clarity, trust, and ethical work. This month we’ll reflect on what healthy boundaries look like, how they shift across settings and clients, and what it means to establish and maintain boundaries with compassion and integrity.
To Prepare:
The benefits of better boundaries in clinical practice from the American Psychological Association (APA)
How to set boundaries with therapist Nedra Glover Tawwab
Optional Reading / Background (if you want extra context):
Psychodynamic Perspective on Therapeutic Boundaries
Tabula Rasa (Blank Slate) in Psychology
Reflection Questions
What does “boundary” mean to you personally — as a therapist, as a person?
When have you experienced boundary confusion (in a session, between sessions, or in your own life)? What felt most challenging?
How do cultural, social, or systemic factors influence how boundaries are perceived or experienced?
What practices or language help you clarify boundaries from the start (consent, transparency, ongoing check-ins)?
How do you respond when a boundary is tested, blurred, or broken — by client, system, or your own countertransference?
