November Workshop Set Better Boundaries

Do you say yes, then immediately wish you'd said no?

Maybe you agree to things because you don't want to let someone down.

You find yourself doing things you don't really have the time or energy for.

You put what everyone else needs ahead of what you need.

Or perhaps you do manage to say no, but then spend far too much time feeling guilty about it afterwards.

Set Better Boundaries is the November Serene Intentions workshop.

During this 90-minute workshop, we'll look at why saying no can sometimes feel so difficult and what happens when you're so used to putting other people first that doing something differently feels uncomfortable.

We'll use EFT tapping (Emotional Freedom Techniques) to work with some of the thoughts and feelings that can come up when you try to set a boundary, along with other simple techniques you can use afterwards.

During the workshop, you'll:

• Look at where you find it difficult to say no or put your own needs first
• Explore some of the reasons you might say yes when you'd rather say no
• Learn how to use EFT tapping for the worry or guilt that can come with saying no
• Take part in a group tapping session using common thoughts and phrases around boundaries
• Practise simple ways of saying no without feeling you need to give a lengthy explanation
• Leave with techniques you can use when you find yourself about to say yes when you'd really rather not

You don't need any previous experience of EFT. I'll show you exactly what to do.

We'll work together using examples that many of us will recognise. You won't be expected to tell the group about your personal relationships or situations.

This isn't about saying no to everything or putting yourself first all of the time, it's about noticing when you're saying yes because you genuinely want to and when you're saying it because you feel you can't say no.

When & where

Saturday 21st November 2026

10.00am The Serenity Studio, Barnard Castle

You'll also be asked to complete a short form before attending.

A little important information

Serene Intentions workshops are for everyday concerns such as boundaries, guilt, worry and putting your own needs further down the list.

They are not group therapy and aren't intended to replace medical care, therapy or specialist mental health support.

Come and learn some practical ways to make saying no a little easier, without spending the rest of the day feeling guilty about it.

I'm looking forward to welcoming you to the Serene Intentions Workshop!

Wendy