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Boundaries & Ethics in Practice

Maintaining Safe & Healthy Connections

Boundaries are not walls; they are guidelines that define where I end and you begin. In peer support, healthy boundaries protect both the peer and the specialist from burnout, codependency, and harm.

Types of Boundaries

  • Physical
  • Emotional
  • Time/Scheduling
  • Digital/Social Media
  • Financial
  • Personal Disclosure