We've brought up boundaries a lot in this forum... thought it would be a good conversation starter again. Many of us have been hurt by changing boundaries. Many of us strong souls actually have MORE boundaries than the therapist. The power poll had me think of this.

How do you feel about boundaries? Have they ever severely damaged you? I believe boundaries are fine, but I would like consistency with them. I would not like them used and moved around for gain for the therapist (as in reducing boundaries to try to gain trust, only to put that wall back up again). Therapy is not about the needs/desired of the T, and my opinion is, using boundaries (or lack of) to help them create trust/connection/whatever is abuse of power. I may not be using my words correctly....but that's how I feel.

I respect those Ts who may tailor boundaries for a specific client, but I really think they need to be careful in that....and try to remain consistent with said client. Oh...there was one post on here (I think I tried to get it pinned) that was such a good post on boundaries.... by someone who's not active on here anymore. I'll try to find it, and post the thread.