What are all 6 types of boundaries?
What is physical, emotional, spiritual, time, sexual and relationships
What are boundaries?
Invisible lines we place in relationships that keep us physically and emotionally safe!
"I need to step away and take a break from this conversation".
What is a emotional boundary?
Why do we need boundaries in relationships?
To keep ourselves and others safe
What are emotional boundaries?
A way to protect us from taking on other people's emotions
What are signs of ignored/poor boundaries?
Low self esteem, enmeshment, being walked on
"I don't want you to touch me there".
What is a physical/sexual boundary?
What is a compromise?
An agreement reached by adjustment of conflicting or opposing claims, principles, etc., by reciprocal modification of demands
What is spiritual boundaries?
They help you to protect your energy, emotions, and pain from being affected by other people's beliefs or expectations.
What is a rule?
Trying to control someone else's behavior
"I don't want to pray before dinner".
what is a spiritual boundary?
What are big boundaries?
Having an affair
uses illicit drugs on a regular basis
abuses you
hurts you children or your pets
What are time boundaries?
People can test these boundaries by asking you to stay later than you’d like, wanting to talk or hang out more than you’re comfortable, or asking you to skip something in order to make time for them.
where do we need boundaries?
At home, at work, with friends and family, with therapist
What is where we need boundaries?
"I don't text people after midnight or while I am at work".
What is a time boundary?
what are small boundaries?
What are relationship boundaries?
The Big boundaries are what you might not tolerate and cause your relationship to end.
The Smaller boundaries are there to protect you but are fear based.
Why do we need boundaries?
To protect ourselves
"I feel uncomfortable with your friend who uses drugs being in my home, please hang out with him outside of the house".
What is a physical and emotional boundary?
What are three components of a healthy relationship?
Insight, mutuality and emotion regulation