15. Do you need help with boundaries

In PI work our boundaries are the limits of what we are prepared to do for our clients. If our boundaries are not clear this can cause stress and difficulties in our relationships with our clients, colleagues and families.

Do you ever wonder:

Why does my client keep calling me out of hours?

Why do they never seem satisfied with my response?

How can i get some time for myself?

How can I make my role clear?

Do I really have to respond straight away?

Should i be available during my days off work?

If you feel like you or your teams tick many of these boxes, this is totally understandable

If you or your professional teams would benefit from managing their boundaries, we can send someone to help: admin@psychworks.org.uk

How can you address this issue?

While its always easier to have clear boundaries from the start of a relationship they can also be re-evaluated and re-negotiated over time..

Some ideas for addressing issues with boundaries:

Look at each individual relationship with each client and note down where you feel your boundaries have been compromised.

Identify where the boundary needs to be for you to maintain your professionalism and avoid burnout.

Examine what unmet need the client would have if your enforced this boundary and work with them to establish an alternative arrangement.

Listen to our podcast episode.

PsychWorks Associates releases weekly free podcasts and to share psychological ideas that empower us in our work. There is one on this topic, too.

We also have free online resources via our Personal Injury Professionals Facebook group and Case Managers’ LinkedIn group and to help you develop ways to form strong bonds within your role. Come join us!