Types
What is a type of boundary?
What is: Emotional bou
(T/F): culture can have an impact on boundaries and how they are expressed
What is: True
You boss needs you to pick up an extra project at work. You are a reliable part of the team and you don't like to let others down. You are working on work/life balance. You could pick up the project but it might mean later hours working from home. What do you do?
What is: You tell your boss that you would like to help but you are too busy at this time and will let them know when you have more space for extra projects.
What is important to know when learning your boundaries?
What is: The "Why" behind your boundaries
When someone avoids intimacy and close relationships what kind of boundaries do they have?
What is: Rigid Boundaries
(T/F): Most people have a mix of boundary types
What is: True
Your roommate is asking for your help with math homework, They do not understand statistics, and you took that class last semester and did well. How much time do you spend helping them?
What is: You spend as much time as you are willing to give them, and recommend that they go to a tutor or tutoring lab if they need more than you can provide
What is the benefit of boundaries?
What is: Personal safety and comfort
If someone has difficulty saying "no" to the request of others, what kind of boundaries do you think they have?
What is: Porous Boundaries
(T/F): It's okay if your partner violates your boundaries
What is: False
Your roommate lost their job. You are currently working full-time and going to school. You are trying to maintain a healthy work/life balance and prioritizing self care. Your roommate has people over every night until midnight. What do you do?
What is: You ask your friend to please ask guests to leave earlier in the evening on weekdays so that you can get good sleep and have time to decompress.
Fill in the blank: Fearing how someone will react does not invalidate ___?
What is: Your boundaries
if someone fears rejection if they do not comply with others what kind of boundaries do they have?
What is: Porous Boundaries
(T/F): setting boundaries is rude
What is: False
You are currently struggling with depressive symptoms and they have been tough to work through. Your best friend is having a birthday dinner this weekend and she tells you that she expects you to attend. How do you handle this situation?
What is: Sit with self and decide if you are able to go or not. If you decide to not go, be honest with your friend about how you feel, and not attend. If you decide to go, write down coping skills you may utilize in phone and know your limits
When you set your own boundaries what do you learn to do better?
What is: Put yourself first/take care of yourself