S8E9 - Setting Limits That Stick: The SLIC Method for Effective Boundaries
Published: November 13, 2025
Duration: 34:27
Setting Limits That Stick: The SLIC Approach to Conflict Resolution
Bill Eddy and Megan Hunter discuss SLIC Solutions for Conflict: Setting Limits and Imposing Consequences in 2 1/2 Steps, co-authored by Bill Eddy and Ekaterina Ricci. This episode explores how their practical SLIC method (Setting Limits, Imposing Consequences) helps parents establish and maintain effective boundaries with children of all ages.
Understanding the SLIC Method
The SLIC approach combines three key elements: setting clear limits, imposing appropriate consequences, and using strategic empathy statements. This 2 1/2 step method provides a structured framework for parents facing boundary-testing behaviors, whether...