“Boundary By Me,

Talk To Me Nice!”

🌿 EVENT LOCATION: BLACK FALLS THERAPY AND WELLNESS at 425 COOPER STREET IN BEVERLY, NJ 08010.

🌿 EVENT DATE/TIME: Saturday, November 8th, 2025 from 10:00am - 2:00pm.

🌿 BRING: Yourself!

🌿 COST: $75/ per person.

Includes Catered Breakfast, Presentation by Clinical Mental Health Staff, Materials & Supplies.

Setting Healthy Boundaries for Well-being

Establishing boundaries is crucial for maintaining our mental and emotional well-being. Boundaries act as guidelines that help define how we want to be treated by others and what behavior is acceptable to us. By setting boundaries, we create a sense of control over our lives and protect our physical, emotional, and mental space.

1. Self-preservation: Boundaries serve as a way to protect ourselves from being taken advantage of, mistreated, or overwhelmed. They help us communicate our limits to others and prevent us from being pushed beyond our comfort zones.

2. Healthy relationships: Setting boundaries is essential for fostering healthy relationships. Clear boundaries enable us to communicate our needs effectively, build trust, and encourage mutual respect between individuals. Healthy boundaries also help to prevent misunderstandings and conflicts.

3. Personal growth: Establishing boundaries allows us to prioritize self-care and personal growth. By saying “no” to things that drain our energy or compromise our values, we create opportunities to focus on activities that promote our well-being and help us achieve our goals.

Setting boundaries is a powerful act of self-care that is essential for maintaining our overall well-being. It empowers us to take control of our lives, nurture healthy relationships, and prioritize our mental and emotional health.

Positive Communication for Well-being

Effective communication is a cornerstone of mental and emotional wellness. It allows us to express our needs, share our feelings, and build meaningful connections with others. When we communicate with clarity and intention, we create space for understanding, respect, and emotional safety.

1. Self-expression:

Clear communication helps us honor our thoughts and emotions. It allows us to articulate what we need, what we value, and what we’re experiencing—without guilt or fear. This kind of self-expression is essential for maintaining authenticity and emotional balance.

2. Healthy relationships:

Open and respectful communication strengthens relationships. It fosters trust, reduces misunderstandings, and encourages empathy between individuals. When we communicate effectively, we invite deeper connection and mutual respect.

3. Personal growth:

Practicing intentional communication supports personal development. It helps us navigate difficult conversations, advocate for ourselves, and reflect on our patterns and triggers. Over time, this builds emotional intelligence and resilience.

Communication is more than exchanging words—it’s a vital act of self-care. By speaking with clarity, listening with compassion, and expressing ourselves honestly, we nurture our well-being and cultivate stronger, more supportive relationships.

Let’s talk about it!

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    Kristina M. Odumes, LCSW, BCD,CIMHP

    “Talk To Me Nice!” Presenter & Clinic Director

    Kristina Odumes is a Licensed Clinical Social Work (LCSW) Therapist specializing in helping adults make sense of difficult life situations and trauma. Kristina offers tools to individuals, groups and the community to manage anxiety, depression, PTSD, sexual trauma, childhood trauma, complex trauma and more. Kristina has used eclectic and evidence-based techniques in therapy, is a level 1 Yoga Nidra Instructor and Certified Integrative Mental Health Provider (CIMHP)- and is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Integrative Medicine And Nutrition, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Yoga Nidra, and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT).

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General Admission: $75/ per person *Each attendee must register separately. Attendance is limited. There will be no “on-the-spot” registration or walk-ins during this event! No refunds; please contact us.

🌿 EVENT LOCATION: BLACK FALLS THERAPY AND WELLNESS at 425 COOPER STREET IN BEVERLY, NJ 08010.

🌿 EVENT DATE/TIME: Saturday, November 8th, 2025 from 10:00am - 2:00pm.

🌿 BRING: Yourself!

FAQs

  • Just yoursef (and a friend, if you want)!

  • Yes. There will be free parking directly in front from the clinic. After registering, you will get more information on where to park in a follow-up email.

  • Yes. We will provide a continental breakfast to all attendees. Food will be catered, and we will consider your food allergies and/or sensitivites (which we ask about during the registration process)!

  • Yes! We continue to have future events such as this, however cannot predict the occurrence of these events.