{"id":94,"date":"2021-10-26T12:56:31","date_gmt":"2021-10-26T12:56:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/studentmentalhealth\/chapter\/maintaining-boundaries\/"},"modified":"2021-11-26T18:22:02","modified_gmt":"2021-11-26T18:22:02","slug":"maintaining-boundaries","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/studentmentalhealth\/chapter\/maintaining-boundaries\/","title":{"raw":"8. Maintaining Boundaries","rendered":"8. Maintaining Boundaries"},"content":{"raw":"
This section focuses on how to maintain personal boundaries when helping others.<\/em><\/div>\n
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\"\"<\/div>\nSometimes when you\u2019re talking to another student, you may realize that they need more support than you can give them. You may think they have a mental health problem or mental illness and need help from a professional. It is important to remember that you are not a counsellor and you should never diagnose another student\u2019s mental health. You can, however, encourage the student to talk to a counsellor.\n\nRemember: you are never expected to be a counsellor or to \u201cfix\u201d another student.\n
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Check In with Your Feelings<\/h1>\nHere is a list of some of the feelings you might have as you try to support another student. These feelings may be signs that you are taking on too much and not maintaining boundaries. You may need to step back, consult, and take time for self-care. As you read this list, check in with your body and notice which of these resonate with you.\n