BOUNDARIES WITHOUT BACKLASH 3-MONTH ONLINE PROGRAM

Saying no can be a delicate, loaded thing. Even the most reasonable, well-intended boundaries can disappoint, confuse, hurt, or rupture trust with people we care about. Our boundaries have impact—and for better or worse, most of us end up swallowing our needs rather than risking the backlash of speaking up. But this leaves us in between a rock and a hard place... If we express our boundaries we risk harming our connections, but if we don’t, we suffer. We don’t want to be doormats, but we don’t want to be bulldozers either.

Isn’t there a middle way?

Yes, thankfully, there is. And here’s the key: having better boundaries is not just about knowing what to say no to, it’s about knowing when and how to say no.

It’s about both acknowledging the boundaries we need AND communicating them in a way that connects. It’s about perceiving our boundaries not as a burden, but as an opportunity. And it’s about crafting conversations that strengthen trust, model self-love, and radiate authenticity.

Boundary-setting is often touted as being essential to self-care and overall happiness, and it certainly can be—but not if we’re burning bridges along the way. Poorly communicated boundaries can destroy relationships, and well-communicated ones can save them!

So where do we begin?

We can’t expect our boundaries to be well-received if we don’t have the proper skillset to communicate them. None of us are born boundary-setting geniuses, and we weren’t taught this stuff in school. Lucky for us, boundary-setting is a powerful art we can adopt and master whenever we choose to. It just takes the right mindset, tools, and environment to practice.

Join us for a 3-month journey to dissolve your boundary-setting fears and gain the skills to start building a life of balance and meaning on your terms.

If you’re ready to stop the cycle of over-extending and learn to set the boundaries you need without hurting the people and commitments that matter to you, then this is the program you’ve been waiting for. I can’t wait to have you along.

PROGRAM OUTLINE & SCHEDULE

This program consists of seven group lessons (Thursdays 10am-2pm PDT) and four group coaching calls (Tuesdays 1-2pm PDT), with the option of private coaching sessions (see Program Rates below). All sessions take place on Zoom. All course dates and times are in Pacific Daylight Time.

Thursday April 23, 10am-12pm PDT: Intro To Compassionate Boundaries

Thursday April 30, 10am-12pm PDT: Getting To Know Your Yes & No

Thursday May 7, 10am-12pm PDT: Breakthrough Beliefs for Boundary-Setting

Tuesday May 12, 1-2pm PDT: Group Coaching Call #1

Thursday May 14, 10am-12pm PDT: Unlearning Codependence

Tuesday May 19, 1-2pm PDT: Group Coaching Call #2

Thursday May 28, 10am-12pm PDT: Activating Your Boundary-Setting Superpowers

Tuesday June 2, 1-2pm PDT: Group Coaching Call #3

Thursday June 4, 10am-12pm PDT: Compassionate Negotiation Skills

Tuesday June 9, 1-2pm PDT: Group Coaching Call #4

Thursday June 11, 10am-12pm PDT: Boundary-Setting Resilience

Tuesday June 16, 1-2pm PDT: Group Closure & Appreciation Call

PROGRAM RATES

Basic Program  $697*
Includes seven group learning sessions (2 hours each) and four group coaching calls (1 hour each)

Expanded Program  $997*
Includes seven group learning sessions (2 hours each), four group coaching calls (1 hour each), and two private coaching sessions (1 hour each) completed within 4 months of program start date

Deep Dive Program  $1,997*
Includes seven group learning sessions (2 hours each), four group coaching calls (1 hour each), and Erin’s signature Soul Journey Coaching Program (six 1-hour sessions, custom-tailored to the intentions of the client; includes session recordings, follow-up notes and resources, and unlimited coaching support via email and video chat) completed within 6 months of program start date

Note: Monthly installments and alternative payment plans are available for all programs. Participants may start with the Basic Program and upgrade to the Expanded or Deep Dive Program at any point throughout the program.

*  If you’re drawn to join this program and finances are the only obstacle to participating, please email me e r i n AT DOMAIN erinmerrihew~com and we’ll find a way to make this course accessible to you! If you have already taken this course and wish to repeat it, please email me e r i n AT DOMAIN erinmerrihew~com to inquire about discounted second-time student rates.

• Erin is a Communication & Empowerment Coach and CNVC Certified Trainer in Nonviolent Communication, based in Seattle. For more info about her approach and style, visit erinmerrihew.com
• For any questions about this training, please contact Erin directly at e r i n AT DOMAIN erinmerrihew~com

The tuition is: Basic Program $697, Expanded Program $997, Deep Dive Program $1,997