Setting Boundaries in High Conflict Situations

About this episode

The episode addresses listener questions about setting boundaries in high conflict situations involving various challenging relationships.

We answer five listener questions about setting boundaries with intrusive neighbors, hostile co-parents, difficult coworkers, and adult children who demonstrate high conflict behaviors. Learn when to use empathy versus firmness, how to document hostile messages for court, and strategies for protecting your emotional well-being in toxic situations. Resources from this episode: SLIC Solutions for Conflict BIFF for CoParent Communication The Big Book on Borderline Personality Disorder New Ways for Work® Coaches Training (March 3 & 5, 2026) Conflict Influencer Class Training for Organizations National Domestic Violence Information or call 800.799.SAFE (7233) Submit Questions | Full Show Notes | Bookstore | Website Watch this episode on YouTube! Important Notice: Our discussions focus on behavioral patterns rather than diagnoses. For specific legal or therapeutic guidance, please consult qualified professionals in your area. (00:00) - Welcome to It's All Your Fault (00:47) - Listener Questions (01:22) - Question 1 (09:29) - Question 2 (12:35) - Question 3 (20:42) - Question 4 (23:46) - Question 5 (31:59) - Wrap Up

Topics covered

• setting boundaries
• high conflict situations
• emotional well-being
• conflict resolution
• listener questions

Keywords

• boundaries
• high conflict
• empathy
• firmness
• toxic situations
• co-parents
• coworkers
• adult children

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: TruStory FM, National Domestic Violence Information

Products: SLIC Solutions for Conflict, BIFF for CoParent Communication, The Big Book on Borderline Personality Disorder, Conflict Influencer Class Training for Organizations

Places: 800.799.SAFE (7233)

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