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Digital Seminar

Boundaries and Perfectionism

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Women often overextend themselves when they try to do it all alone. 

And for them, setting better boundaries isn’t just about saying no. It’s also about learning when to say yes to help. 

In this session, Nedra Glover Tawwab – sought-after relationship expert and New York Times bestselling author of Set Boundaries, Find Peace – invites you to help your clients embrace interdependence – because healthier boundaries don’t isolate us, they help us to belong more fully. You’ll learn:

  • Strategies for letting go of unrealistic expectations and embracing “good enough” 
  • How to help clients recognize the strength that comes from connection and community
  • Tools to practice accepting support from safe partners, friends, family, and neighbors

Here's What You'll Learn

Perfectionism and Boundary Challenges in Women

  • When asking for help is seen as a sign of weakness
  • The drive to meet unrealistic expectations leading to overextension 
  • Interdependence as the antidote – a healthy marker of relational well-being

Practical Boundary-Setting Tools 

  • Identify and challenge perfectionistic thought patterns that sustain overextension
  • Encourage clients to accept “good enough”
  • Explore discomfort with accepting help from others
  • Evaluate beliefs that equate asking for help with incompetence
  • Tools to increase understanding of interdependence as a marker of relational health
  • Identify safe, reciprocal relationships for support
  • Practice accepting support and building trust
  • Boundary adjustments to allow autonomy and connection 
  • Limitations of the research and potential risks

Everything You're Getting

  • More than 1 hour of video content
  • Up to 1.0 CE credits
  • Certificate of completion
  • Handouts and resources

Meet Your Experts

Nedra Glover Tawwab, MSW, LCSW

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Nedra Glover Tawwab, MSW, LCSW, is a licensed therapist and the author of Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself, an instant New York Times bestseller translated into over 35 languages worldwide. In addition, she has authored seven other books, including Drama Free: A Guide to Managing Unhealthy Family Relationships and, most recently, The Balancing Act: Creating Healthy Dependence and Connection Without Losing Yourself. A sought-after relationship expert, she has practiced relationship therapy for almost 20 years. With more than 2.5 million followers across her social media platforms, Tawwab has appeared as an expert on Red Table Talk, The Breakfast Club, Good Morning America, and CBS Mornings, to name a few. Her work has been highlighted in The New York Times, The Guardian, and Vice and has appeared on numerous podcasts including The School of Greatness, We Can Do Hard Things, and 10% Happier..
 

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Nedra Glover Tawwab maintains a private practice and receives royalties as a published author. She receives a speaking honorarium, recording, and book royalties from Psychotherapy Networker and PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Nedra Glover Tawwab has no relevant non-financial relationships.

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Media Type:
Digital Seminar
Product Code:
POS150786
Duration:
1 hour, 3 minutes
Copyright:
May 01, 2026
Format:
Audio and Video

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