{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"It’s All Your Fault: High Conflict People","title":"SLIC Solutions for Limits: How to Set Boundaries That Actually Work (with Ekaterina Ricci)","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/eb3f2b6f\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2892,"description":"Setting Effective Limits: A Conversation About SLIC Solutions for Conflict\nBill Eddy and Megan Hunter welcome co-author Ekaterina Ricci to discuss their new book \"SLIC Solutions for Conflict,\" exploring practical approaches to setting limits and consequences with individuals who demonstrate challenging behaviors.\nThe episode introduces the \"two and a half steps\" approach: establishing clear boundaries, implementing consequences, and selectively using empathy, attention, and respect (EAR) statements. Traditional empathy-focused approaches may sometimes enable rather than resolve difficult situations, particularly with individuals who demonstrate manipulative behaviors.\nBill Eddy outlines five crucial questions for establishing consequences: Is it proportional? Have positive consequences been considered? Is it safe? Are you prepared to enforce it? Do you need assistance?\nQuestions we answer: How can empathy make conflict worse? Why is advance preparation important? How does social media impact younger generations' ability to set boundaries? When should you seek help imposing consequences?\nWhether managing professional relationships, navigating family dynamics, or maintaining personal boundaries, this episode provides practical tools for setting effective limits while maintaining respect and safety. Learn how preparation, practice, and proper timing can help you implement boundaries with confidence.\nAdditional Resources\nWatch this episode on YouTube!\nExpert Publications\nSLIC Solutions for Conflict: Setting Limits & Imposing Consequences in 2 1/2 Steps\nHigh-Conflict Training\nUnderstanding & Managing High-Conflict Training\nPersonal Development\nConflict Influencer Group Class - starts January 21\nNew Ways for Couples: Online Class + Coaching\nProfessional Development\nFamily Law Consultation Group with Bill Eddy - starts March 2026\nConnect With Us\nVisit High Conflict Institute: highconflictinstitute.com\nSubmit questions for Bill and Megan\nBrowse our complete collection of...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/mMyRt1KE9ifhcy6s5OCZZIHSa3HFTTLMyzXMa0kp8z4/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzMzMTkxLzE2NjA0/MTU5MjAtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}