Boundaries and Abuse: When Safety, Truth, and Love Must Work Together

by Mickey Sadler | 20 Aug 2026

By Erich Schoeman | Clinical Psychologis When we speak about boundaries, we usually think about preferences, responsibilities, communication, time, emotional space, and how people treat one another. In a healthy relationship, boundaries help love to function properly....

Boundaries in Families: Why Love Needs Both Closeness and Space

by Mickey Sadler | 12 Aug 2026

By Erich Schoeman | Clinical Psychologist Family is one of the most beautiful gifts God has given us, but it is also one of the places where boundaries can become the most confusing. It is easy to understand where your boundaries lie with a co-worker, a neighbour, or...

Practising Boundaries in Marriage: Speaking Honestly Without Attacking or Withdrawing – Part 2

by admin | 31 Jul 2026

By Erich Schoeman | Clinical Psychologist It is one thing to understand that boundaries are important in marriage. It is another thing to actually practise them. Most couples who struggle with boundaries do so not because they do not know the theory. They struggle...

Practising Boundaries in Marriage: Why Love Needs Freedom, Responsibility, and Truth – Part 1

by admin | 9 Jul 2026

By Erich Schoeman | Clinical Psychologist When people first hear the word boundaries, it can sound strange. We understand boundaries between countries. We understand boundaries between neighbours. We understand the wall, the fence, the gate, the electric fencing, the...

Understanding Boundaries: A Biblical and Psychological Perspective

by admin | 27 May 2026

By Erich Schoeman | Clinical Psychologist Introduction Boundaries are a foundational component of psychological health and relational stability. Yet, they are often misunderstood, misapplied, or entirely absent in people’s lives. From both a clinical and biblical...