Boundaries : When to Say Yes, How to Say No to Take Control of Your Life

by Henry Cloud

Other authorsJohn Townsend (Author)
Paper Book, 1992

Status

Available

Call number

IBMC Library - BJ 1581.2 C52 - Shlvd w/ Pastoral Care

Publication

Grand Rapids, Mich. : Zondervan Pub. House

ISBN

9780310247456

UPC

025986247454

Description

Religion & Spirituality. Nonfiction. HTML: Are you in control of your life? Do people take advantage of you? Do you have trouble saying no? Christian often focus so much on being loving and given that they forget their own limitations. Have you ever found yourself wondering: Can I set limits and still be a loving person? What are my legitimate boundaries? How do I answer someone who wants my time, love, energy, or money? Why do I feel guilty when I consider setting boundaries? Drs. Henry Cloud and John Townsend give you biblically based answers to these and other tough questions, showing you how to set healthy boundaries with parents, spouses, children, friends, coworkers, and even with yourself. You'll see vital principles of boundaries at work as Drs. Cloud and Townsend take you through a day in the life of 'Sherrie'--first as she lives with almost no boundaries, then as she begins to apply proper boundaries with others in her life..… (more)

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CONTENTS:
Part I. What are boundaries? A day in a boundaryless life -- What does a boundary look like? -- Boundary problems -- How boundaries are developed -- Ten laws of boundaries -- Common boundary myths -- Part II. Boundary conflicts. Boundaries and your family -- Boundaries and your friends -- Boundaries and your spouse -- Boundaries and your children -- Boundaries and work -- Boundaries and your self -- Boundaries and God -- Part III. Developing healthy boundaries. Resistance to boundaries -- How to measure success with boundaries -- A day in a life with boundaries.
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