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Five-Layer Boundary Map

Map your boundaries across five layers (physical, emotional, time, material, digital) on a single page.

18 min Intermediate

Goal

Move from a vague feeling of "being drained" to specific awareness of which areas need protection and which relationships cross them.

Steps

1

Draw five concentric circles. Each represents a layer: physical (inner), emotional, time, material, digital (outer).

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Expected Outcome

Immediate

A sense of clarity: for the first time you see the drains in one visual map and have ready scripts for three situations.

Evidence base

School: Boundaries Therapy + Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Founders: Henry Cloud · John Townsend · Steven C. Hayes (1992)

Built on the original Cloud-Townsend Boundaries model (1992), with the digital layer added. Aligns with ACT's emphasis on values clarification before boundary setting.

Frequently asked questions

How long does "Five-Layer Boundary Map" take?

This exercise takes about 18 minutes, practiced solo in a Written reflection format.

When will I notice the effect of "Five-Layer Boundary Map"?

A sense of clarity: for the first time you see the drains in one visual map and have ready scripts for three situations. In the short term: Within a week, you'll use one of the ready responses at least once and notice less post-"no" guilt.

Is "Five-Layer Boundary Map" evidence-based?

Yes — it draws on Boundaries Therapy + Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) (Henry Cloud, John Townsend, Steven C. Hayes (1992)). Built on the original Cloud-Townsend Boundaries model (1992), with the digital layer added. Aligns with ACT's emphasis on values clarification before boundary setting.

Is "Five-Layer Boundary Map" suitable for beginners?

Its difficulty level is: Intermediate. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the app.

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