Boundaries Group
Are you frustrated with the actions of others, yet feel responsible anyway? Do you know things need to change in your life, but aren’t sure how to take first steps? Do you find yourself solving others' problems, more than caring for yourself?
The Boundaries group is for all ages of adults. Members have in common a need to learn boundaries that protect themselves from the impact of other people in their lives. Issues of understanding codependent dynamics and the essential purpose of boundaries in building esteem and confidence for healthy living.
Topics include:
Boundary setting and how to hold boundaries
Learning self care techniques
Distinguish personal needs from others needs
Mindful understanding of emotions and thoughts
Learning to pause and think before you act
Weekly In-Person Meetings
Tuesdays
$125 per session
Initial 12 Weeks Commitment
Meet your facilitator
Dr. Johanna Murphy is a licensed psychologist in private practice in Berkeley and Lafayette, with 25 years of clinical experience and extensive training in psychodynamic psychotherapy. She currently works with individuals and couples, specializing in the areas of spirituality and creativity, loss and grieving, life transitions, and women’s health—including perinatal and perimenopausal adjustment.
Her approach is developmental, focusing on understanding the root causes of a patient’s difficulties within the context of their life experience. This perspective helps individuals relate to their challenges in a new way, allowing them to see that they are not defined by their problems. She believes deeply in the innate resilience of people to heal when provided with the appropriate space and time. Through deep inquiry, she helps identify what has blocked the healing process and supports patients in creating the lives they desire. Drawing from extensive training and experience, she utilizes an integrative therapeutic style tailored to each patient’s unique needs.
Her pre-doctoral training at Stanford University emphasized a mindfulness-based, integrative approach to psychotherapy, which continues to inform her work. Post-doctoral training at the California College of Arts further cultivated an interest in the creative and expansive aspects of the therapeutic process. She is known for a warm and empathic therapeutic style.