Presentation on Integrative Behavioral Health Care

Introduction

Importance of self-awareness:
- Know your needs, wants, thoughts, and feelings
- Avoid conformity and autopilot behavior
Mindfulness:
- Become aware of feelings when triggered
- Ask why you feel a certain way
- Evaluate if feelings are based on facts

Define authenticity:
- Being true to oneself
- Acknowledging what you want, need, think, and feel
Daily reflection:
- Identify what makes you happy or fulfilled
- Distinguish between societal expectations and personal desires
Personal rules and expectations:
- Reflect on your own rules and their impact on stress
- Challenge inherited rules and be open to change

Definition of boundaries:
- Where you end and someone else begins (physically, emotionally, cognitively)
Types of boundaries:
1. Physical Boundaries:
  - Comfort with touch and eye contact
  - Individual and cultural differences
2. Emotional Boundaries:
  - Respect others' feelings and thoughts
  - Avoid telling others how to feel
3. Environmental Boundaries:
  - Personal space and privacy
  - Safety in home and digital environments
4. Material Boundaries:
  - Rules regarding personal belongings
  - Negotiation in living situations
5. Relational Boundaries:
  - Control over relationships
  - Recognize unhealthy boundaries

Violations of boundaries lead to:
- Feelings of threat, hurt, and invalidation
- Increased stress and decreased immunity
Authenticity in relationships is crucial
Self-esteem:
- High self-esteem supports boundary setting
- Low self-esteem leads to changing oneself to please others