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It’s Time to Set Boundaries When It Comes to Therapy Speak

It’s Time to Set Boundaries When It Comes to Therapy Speak

Wednesday, August 27, 2025
“Sorry, I had to cut her off. I’m setting a boundary—she was just so toxic.” You’ve probably heard it. You’ve probably said it. Or something like it:  “That’s trauma.”  “I don’t have the capacity for this today.”  These phrases—once confined to counseling sessions and psych textbooks—have officially gone mainstream. In many ways, this is a…