Types of Boundaries
You ask someone to knock before entering your room.
What is:
A Physical Boundary
You agree to a favor even though you do not want to, because you fear upsetting someone.
What is:
Passive communication?
A friend pressures you to have a drink while you are in recovery. What skill can help you to say no?
What are:
Refusal skills
A relative repeatedly calls at midnight to argue. Name one boundary.
What is:
A time boundary, such as returning calls in the morning?
A boundary is intended to control another person's decisions.
What is:
What is false?
A boundary identifies your own limits and responses.
You refuse to lend money because you need it for rent.
What is:
A material/financial boundary?
You insult a person because they asked you for money.
What is:
Aggressive communication?
You leave a gathering when people begin using substances.
What is:
A recovery-supporting boundary?
Someone keeps borrowing your car without permission. Name the boundary.
What is:
A material/property boundary?
You can care about someone and still say no.
What is:
True
You tell someone you will not continue to talk to them while they are insulting you.
What is:
An emotional boundary?
You calmly say, “I cannot do that.”
What is:
Assertive communication?
You call a recovery support after a stressful family argument instead of using substances.
What is:
A healthy coping strategy and help-seeking?
A friend says, “If you loved me, you would do it.” What pressure tactic is this?
What is:
Emotional pressure or guilt-tripping?
Saying no is always disrespectful.
What is:
What is false?
A person can decline respectfully.
You decide that you want no one to call you after 9 p.m.
What is:
A time boundary?
You clearly state your limit and calmly explain what you will do if it is ignored.
What is:
Setting and following through on a boundary?
You stop visiting a friend who repeatedly pressures you to use.
What is:
Limiting exposure to high-risk people or situations?
Your family member becomes angry when you say no. Does their anger automatically mean your boundary is wrong?
What is:
No.
A respectful, reasonable boundary can be valid even if someone dislikes it.
Healthy boundaries can reduce exposure to triggers and high-risk situations.
What is:
True
You respect your right to hold a different opinion from your family.
What is:
A mental/intellectual boundary?
A person believes they must make everyone happy, even at their own expense. What skill do they need to practice?
What is:
Assertive communication and healthy boundary-setting?
Name two actions you can take when someone repeatedly pressures you to use substances.
What is:
Restate your refusal,
Leave,
Contact support, or
Move to a safer environment.
You set a limit, but the other person ignores it again and again. What should you consider next?
What is:
Following through with a safe consequence, seeking support, or limiting contact when appropriate?
If you set a boundary, you must make the other person agree with it.
What is:
False
You can state your limit and control your own response.