Communication Skills for Healthier Boundaries

Stop People-Pleasing and Start Setting Healthier Boundaries Now

Do you feel resentful because you didn’t speak up? Do find yourself saying yes when you really mean no, only to burn out later? Or maybe frustration builds, leading to blowups that push people away? In Communication Skills for Healthier Boundaries, licensed psychotherapist Dr. LaToya S. Gilmore addresses the struggles many face when they can’t express their needs, often resorting to either giving in or losing control. 

This book provides essential tools to break free from these patterns and communicate with clarity and confidence. Learn how to set firm, healthy boundaries without guilt and honor yourself without fear of conflict. Tackling either people-pleasing or explosive reactions, Dr. Gilmore’s practical guidance will help you build and maintain fulfilling relationships without compromising your well-being. 

Communication Skills for Healthier Boundaries includes: 

• Verbal and nonverbal communication skills and activities. Attain lifelong skill sets to build assertiveness, confidence, and self-awareness. 
• Real-life dialogue scripts. Practice setting and asserting boundaries at your own pace while finding your communication style.  
• Easy implementation in two parts. Learn core communication skills in the first part of the book, and then apply these skills in the second part, which features common scenarios where boundaries are challenged in everyday life, relationships, and at work.

“Communication Skills for Healthier Boundaries by Dr. LaToya S. Gilmore is an approachable and transformative guide that promises to be a useful tool on your journey to setting boundaries and taking better care of yourself. The writing is accessible and sisterly, like LaToya herself. The book draws from her lived experience and her extensive work as a licensed therapist, educator, and consultant. She provides practical strategies to help you advocate for your needs and improve your relationships. Her compassionate approach and deep understanding of the importance of self-care make this book an invaluable resource for anyone seeking to live a more balanced and fulfilling life or looking for a way out of burnout. It's a must-read for those ready to embrace their worth and communicate with confidence. This book will help you live a happier, healthier life!”
—Krissah Thompson, editor, WP Ventures at The Washington Post

“Dr. Gilmore’s Communication Skills for Healthier Boundaries is an incredibly empowering read that enhances both communication skills and boundary setting. The book encourages self-reflection right from the start and maintains this focus throughout each chapter. The tools provided are relatable and practical, offering steps that can be applied immediately. If you’re aiming to boost your communication skills and establish healthy boundaries, this book serves as an excellent guide.”
—Dr. Lakeisha Gatling, therapist and founder of the Nourish Haven

“Dr. Gilmore’s book Communication Skills for Healthier Boundaries is profound and accessible. This resource is beneficial for both avid readers and those who engage in reading occasionally. Speaking to those who have experienced moments of frustration or succumbed to pressure, wishing they had exercised greater self-care, Dr. Gilmore’s book is replete with thought-provoking content, practical tools, and immediate, actionable strategies to assist individuals seeking to enhance their ability to establish effective boundaries. Embark on this transformative journey toward creating healthier boundaries in your professional life, personal relationships, and daily routines.”
—Lamar McWaine, PhD, husband, dad, deacon at Fifth Ward Church of Christ, and dean of Strategic Initiatives at San Jacinto College

“As a licensed psychotherapist specializing in relationships, I appreciate Dr. Gilmore’s thoughtful approach to boundaries. I appreciate that she defines not just what they are but why we struggle to set them. She addresses the discomfort, fear, and guilt that often get in the way and provides practical strategies to navigate them with confidence. With a balance of insight and real-world application, this book makes boundary-setting feel both accessible and empowering.”
—Eliza G. Boquin, MA, LMFT, CST (licensed psychotherapist and certified sex therapist)

“A practical and accessible guide to something that can be uncomfortable for many—Dr. Gilmore has created the boundary manual we all need. Communication Skills for Healthier Boundaries delivers on its promise. It's one thing to know you need healthy boundaries—this book shows you how to set them with more ease.”
—Nakeia Homer, author of Habits for Healing and founder of Heal & Grow DailyDr. LaToya S. Gilmore is a licensed therapist, educator, consultant, writer, and speaker. She inspires those she works with to intentionally integrate self-care and healthy boundaries in their daily lives and is an advocate for ending the stigma related to seeking therapy. She has a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Prairie View A&M University and a doctorate in counselor education from Texas Southern University. Her master’s degree in marriage and family therapy was earned at Fuller Theological Seminary. She resides in Houston, Texas.