TRUE OR FALSE?
T/F Boundaries allow us to feel safe.
True
_______ boundaries protect your space and body, your right to not be touched, to have privacy, and to meet your physical needs such as resting or eating A. Physical B. Sexual C. Emotional
A. Physical
Telling your friend to please not borrow your Airpods without asking is an example of what type of boundary? A. Physical B. Material C. Emotional
B. Material
Give 1 reason why someone might be scared to set a boundary.
There are many reasons but here are some examples: •Fear of angering people
T/F For some people, it can be hard figuring out what boundaries you need to set.
True! It may be easy for some people, but for other this can be very difficult.
_____________ boundaries protect your right to have your own feelings and thoughts, to not have your feelings criticized or invalidated, and not have to take care of other people’s feelings. A. Spiritual B. Financial C. Emotional/Mental
C. Emotional/Mental
Telling someone that you don’t feel comfortable talking about your trauma with them is what type of boundary? A. Emotional/Mental B. Physical C. Spiritual/Religious
A. Emotional/Mental
These types of boundaries are deal-breakers, things that you absolutely must have in order to feel safe. They usually pertain to safety issues such as physical violence, emotional abuse, drug or alcohol use, fidelity, and life-threatening health issues.
NON-NEGOTIABLE boundaries
T/F Setting boundaries is only for romantic relationships (bfs/gfs).
FALSE—boundaries can be set in all types of relationships—family, friends, work.
_______ boundaries protect your right to believe in what you want, worship as you wish, and practice your spiritual or religious beliefs.
SPIRITUAL/RELIGIOUS
If someone reserves Saturday mornings for self-care by working out, journaling and chooses not to hang out with friends during this time, this is an example of what type of boundary? A. Physical B. Time C. Emotional
B. TIME
If someone tells their boyfriend/girlfriend that cheating is a deal-breaker for them and "I will leave the relationship" if you cheat on me this is an example of what type of boundary?
NON-NEGOTIABLE
T/F Having a rule that you don’t kiss on the first date is a financial boundary.
False, it’s a sexual or physical boundary.
________ boundaries protect your right to consent, to ask for what you like sexually, and to honesty about your partners sexual history.
SEXUAL
If someone takes a moment to say a silent prayer before they eat, that is an example of what type of boundary?
Spiritual or Religious
What is one benefit of boundaries?
-they allow us to feel safe
-they help us focus on what’s important to us
-the improve relationships by creating clear expectations and responsibilities
T/F Emotional boundaries make you responsible for how other people feel.
FALSE—they make you accountable only for your own feelings.
________ boundaries protect your financial resources and possessions, your right to spend your money as you choose, to not give or loan your money or possessions if you don’t want to, and your right to be paid by an employer as agreed.
Financial and Material
If someone sits uncomfortably close to you, and you move away or say, "I need a little more personal space" this is setting a _____ boundary.
Physical
Give an example of ANY type of boundary.