
Know exactly what to say, before the moment arrives.
You freeze. You over-explain. You say yes, and resent it later. It is not that you do not know your limits; it is that no one ever gave you the words.
This toolkit, written by Christina DeLoach, MEd, LPC, CFRC, hands you ready-to-use scripts for the situations that drain you most. Every script comes in three versions, so you can choose the tone that fits the person and the moment.
What's inside:
96 scripts for 32 real-life situations, each in gentle, clear, and firm versions
A full holiday section: splitting time, leaving early, off-limit topics, gift budgets, and "just one more plate"
Scripts for work, family, friends, your partner, and changing your mind
What to say when someone pushes back, plus the broken record technique
Guilty thoughts paired with steadier ones, and a 60-second reset for after the hard conversation
Copy-and-paste texts and emails
My Holiday Boundary Plan, Build a Boundary worksheet, and a practice log
You can be warm and still say no. This shows you how.
Format: Instant PDF download, 16 pages, US Letter. Use on screen or print. For personal use.
The content on this page is for education and self-reflection. It is not therapy and does not create a counseling relationship. If you are in crisis, call or text 988 (US) or call 911.