Boxes

Can They Say That?

Join us as we explore the good, the bad and the ugly of compartmentalization.

YOU CAN DO THIS!

1. Practice the ‘container’ exercise. Re-listen (at 18:18 in audio versions) to experience the exercise in its entirety.

2. In what areas of life are your values and behaviors incongruent? What might be in your boxes that is driving that behavior? (Example: “I don’t think drinking heavily is a good thing to do yet I find myself getting drunk often when I’m sad.”)

3. Practice grace and go

YOU CAN READ THIS!

1. http://www.sixwise.com/newsletters/06/11/29/understanding-emotional-compartmentalization-and-how-it-can-affect-our-lives-and-the-lives-of-thos.htm This is a great article and quick read on some of the ideas and examples of the good and the bad of compartmentalization.

2. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/just-listen/201405/compartmentalized-v-integrated-the-mind-elliot-rodger In this article from Psychology Today we look at the extremes of personality compartmentalization. A slightly different, yet equally important perspective of the whole ‘is compartmentalization good or bad’ debate.

3. https://evolutioncounseling.com/emotional-detachment-and-compartmentalization/ We appreciate the full scope perspective this article offers. It takes a look at incongruency in values and behaviors as well as the protective and maladaptive perspectives of compartmentalization.

slowly as you explore these topics. Remember, you don’t need to go it alone. Look to a friend for support and if you need additional resources, reach out to us.