4047: Boundarytime

About the Course:

In this book Dr. Olesnavage provides an operational definition of boundary, its essential characteristics, and specific boundary problems that lead to failed or unsatisfying relationships.

Dr. Olesnavage’s therapeutic approach, Boundarytime, enables clients to move beyond coping mechanisms and access their own truth in the container of a co-created healing relationship. He presents his approach with case samples to illustrate specific applications. One entire chapter highlights the effectiveness of boundary work with teenagers.

The ideas offered in this book will benefit therapists who recognize the power of healing relationship. It will also speak to those courageous individuals who are drawn to boundary because they want more out of life and relationships.

Author

John Olesnavage, Ph.D.

About the Authors:

John Olesavage is a licensed psychologist with a private practice in rural Northern Michigan. In his thirty years of professional experience, he has served as a child care worker, a counselor in drug and alcohol rehabilitation agencies, a program developer in community corrections, and manager of day treatment programs for persons with severe mental illness. He was the Clinical Program Director for a community mental health board for twelve years.

Course Objectives:

1. To be familiar with an operational definition of boundary and its characteristics

2. To be able to identify two major boundary problems and know specific therapeutic responses to each.

3. To have a working knowledge of a healing approach to therapy that utilizes the power of boundary