Ultimatums as Self-Care

Sometimes, you've gotta draw the line — even if “ultimatums” are poo-pooed as manipulative nuclear options.

We’d like to challenge the negative reputation the ultimatum carries in the world of relationships and communication.

The fact is, some boundaries aren't flexible, and sharing what those are within a relationship is at times necessary. Drawing a line in the sand and communicating the resulting outcome allows both parties to make a choice. One decides whether to cross the line and the other decides the follow-up.

This acknowledges the free will of both participants as they are both free to choose their consequences by their actions.

Without ultimatums, the line in the sand is never drawn and resentment grows. The offended party feels bound by the choices of the other.

Ultimatums create a context of respecting the free will and power of each individual to control their own fate.

Sometimes, you've gotta draw the line. In this episode, Dr. Vaughn and Sally discuss THE ULTIMATUM and challenge the negative reputation it carries in the world of relationships and communication. The fact is, some boundaries aren't flexible, and sharing what those are within a relationship is at times necessary.

About PSYCHē

We found your therapist.

Our goal is simple: We want to connect you with your perfect therapist. The first step is to meet online with an expert PSYCHē clinician who knows the right questions to ask to find out what kind of therapist will be the best fit for you. After hearing your history, goals, and what you’re looking for (and NOT looking for!) we go to work getting you scheduled with someone who can help. Why wait? Leave the searching to us.

Here’s why we do what we do:

Finding a good therapist is hard — we should know. We’ve been hiring, training and supervising therapists since 2009. Not all of them make the cut or stand the test of time. We find good THERAPISTS, not business owners or social media experts, so you get matched with the right clinician the first time. And if it doesn’t work out, we’re here to make it right.

No online directory can make that promise.

A directory tells only part of the story. Just because your neighbor likes someone doesn’t mean they’re a fit for you. The fact is, finding the right therapist can be exhausting. That’s why we’ve done the work for you. Let us pair you with a great therapist. First, book a consultation with one of our in-house therapists who will ask the right questions to find out exactly what you’re looking for.  Next, our team of expert clinicians will work their professional magic to pair you with YOUR perfect therapist.  The only step left is meeting your therapist and…doing therapy! 

You shouldn’t have to find your own therapist.

Sifting through hundreds of therapist profiles online is probably NOT how you want to be spending your time. Word-of-mouth is great, but it’s not always available… and you may not want to see the same therapist as your neighbor or co-worker. We all know that online reviews are biased and the bottom line is, it can be hard to get an idea of what someone is really like until you actually meet them. That takes work, time, and in the case of therapy, money. We’ve done the work for you so finding a therapist for yourself or a loved one doesn’t have to feel like your second job.

If we don’t have the right therapist, we’ll find the right therapist.

Our goal is to contract with good therapists in every state, each with expertise in specific areas. If there is a therapist you need but we don’t have, give us some time and we’ll locate one. Don’t like the therapist we matched you with? No problem, we’ll find another—and you won’t have to go through the annoyance and hassle of doing another information gathering session. Our job is to find you YOUR therapist so you can do your job and feel better fast.

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