Boundaries
What is a boundary?
A limit that helps protect your physical, and emotional well being.
What are the three components of body image?
How you think, feel, and act in relation to your body
Name three emotions other than happy, sad, or angry.
Frustrated, lonely, proud, embarrassed, hopeful, nervous
Perfectionism means...
Feeling like everything has to be perfect or good enough isn't enough
True or False: There is one thing that causes ED's
False, there are usually multiple different things.
Name one example of a healthy boundary with friends
Saying no, asking for space, respecting time, etc.
Give an example of a body neutral affirmation
My legs allow me to walk, I'm thankful that my body has the ability to heal, etc.
Emotions give us...
Information/messages
Name one sign perfectionism might be showing up
Fear of mistakes, overthinking, never feeling satisfied, etc.
Genetics, anxiety, social media, etc.
True or False: Setting boundaries makes you selfish?
False
What is one thing that can impact the development of body image?
Social media, family, the way people talk about body image, etc.
What emotion is often hiding underneath anger?
Why can eating disorders make people feel more "in control"?
They create the illusion of control when life feels overwhelming
Provide three examples of possible ED triggers.
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Finish the sentence: A boundary is something I blank for myself
Set, create, choose.
Name one way to work towards developing better body image
Healthy self-thoughts/affirmations, focus more on what your body allows you to do, self-compassion, values/goals, using coping skills,etc.
True or False: There are good and bad emotions
False
True or False: Making mistakes helps people learn and grow
True
Why is it important to know your triggers?
It helps you recognize warning signs and protects recovery.
Give an example of a boundary that could support eating disorder recovery.
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What are factors that can influence our body image day to day?
Name one healthy way to cope with a difficult emotion
Journal, music, breathing, TIPP, etc.
Name one thing you can control, and one thing you cannot
Can: behavior, choices, coping
Can't: Other people, past, weather
Supportive relationships, coping skills, boundaries, asking for help, self-compassion, etc.