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Mental Wellbeing

Set limits for hearing difficult stories

You have stated the time or topics you can handle.

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Done when

You have stated the time or topics you can handle.

You have stated the time or topics you can handle.

Who this is for

Listeners needing boundaries; connect urgent danger to appropriate help.

Why this matters

The speaker knows your listening limits.

How to do it

An original activity to try, adapt or skip for your circumstances; outcomes are not guaranteed.

  1. Identify how long you can listen and topics you are not ready for.
  2. State your available time or request avoiding certain details before starting.
  3. Stop at the agreed limit and suggest suitable support instead of taking everything on.

Evidence and references

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Last reviewed: · Version 2