True or False
Boundaries help you take better care of yourself
True!
Name 2 reasons boundaries are important
They protect your emotional and mental well-being – Boundaries help you avoid burnout, resentment, and stress by making sure your needs are respected.
They create healthier relationships – Clear boundaries improve communication, build trust, and set expectations so both people feel safe and respected.
What is the definition of emotional boundaries?
Emotional boundaries are the limits we set to protect our feelings and mental well-being. They help us keep our emotions separate from others, so we’re not overwhelmed by other people’s feelings or manipulated. Healthy emotional boundaries allow us to express our needs, say “no” without guilt, and avoid taking responsibility for others’ emotions.
Your sibling keeps bothering you and taking your things. Role play setting a healthy boundary.
FANTASTIC! Thank you for the role play!
When is homework not homework?
When it's done at school.
Boundaries allow you to be less anxious and more relaxed
True!
Name 2 categories of boundaries
Mental Boundaries
Time Boundaries
Material Boundaries
Digital Boundaries
Physical Boundaries
Emotional Boundaries
What is the definition of codependency?
Codependency is when one person relies too much on another for emotional support or approval, often neglecting their own needs. The codependent person may feel responsible for the other’s feelings and have trouble setting healthy boundaries. It creates an unhealthy imbalance in the relationship.
Your friend keeps calling you a nickname that they think is cute and funny but you find hurtful. Role play setting a healthy boundary.
YASSSSSS! Thank you for the roleplay!
You answer me, although I never ask you questions. What am I?
A telephone.
It’s ok if your friend violates one or two of your boundaries because they’re your friend and you like them a lot
False! Liking someone doesn’t mean they get a free pass to cross your boundaries. Real friends respect your limits, and you can care about someone and still expect them to treat you with respect.
Name 2 characteristics of ridged boundaries
Avoiding closeness or intimacy
Keeping others at a distance (emotionally or physically)
Rarely asking for help
Not sharing thoughts or feelings
Building walls to protect from getting hurt
Very high self-protection, often from past trauma
Difficulty trusting others
Fear of vulnerability or rejection
Having strict rules about what is "allowed" in relationships
Being overly independent to avoid relying on others
Name a boundary that you’ve set recently
Thanks for sharing! :)
Your friend did something that hurt you and lied about it.Role play setting a healthy boundary.
Great Job! Thank you for role playing!
What word is always pronounced wrong?
Wrong!
Most people have a mixture of rigid, soft, spongy and flexible boundaries
True!
Name 2 characteristics of porous boundaries
Oversharing personal information
Difficulty saying "no"
Feeling responsible for other people’s feelings
Allowing others to disrespect or take advantage of you
Fear of rejection if you set limits
Putting others’ needs before your own—often excessively
Struggling with guilt when asserting yourself
Being dependent on the opinions or approval of others
Letting others define your identity or choices
Difficulty recognizing or protecting your own needs and values
Refers to personal space and physical touch. These types of boundaries may be violated if someone touches you without permission
What are physical boundaries?
It’s your first week back at school and you realize that your therapist did not respect your accommodations. Role play setting a healthy boundary.
AMAZING ACTING! Thank you for role playing!
What is at the end of a rainbow?
The letter W!
Asking for what you want is a sign of healthy boundaries
True!
Name 3 boundaries you would see in a healthy relationship
Clear communication – Both people express their feelings, needs, and concerns openly and respectfully.
Respect for personal space – Each person has time for themselves without feeling guilty or pressured.
Mutual respect for opinions – Differences in opinions are acknowledged without judgment or disrespect.
Emotional support – Offering empathy and understanding without taking on the other person’s emotions.
Time management – Balancing time between the relationship, work, and personal activities without overcommitting.
Being able to say "no" – Both partners feel comfortable declining requests without feeling guilty.
Physical touch when agreed upon – Respecting each other’s preferences for physical affection and touch.
Financial boundaries – Respecting each other’s financial autonomy and not making unreasonable demands.
Respecting privacy – Both partners respect each other's privacy and confidentiality (e.g., not snooping through personal items).
Independence – Each person maintains their sense of self, hobbies, and friendships outside of the relationship.
No manipulation – Avoiding guilt-tripping or using emotional manipulation to get what they want.
Healthy conflict resolution – Disagreements are handled calmly, without yelling or personal attacks.
Encouraging each other’s goals – Both partners support each other’s individual goals, dreams, and ambitions.
Honesty – Both partners are truthful and transparent, building trust over time.
Being accountable – Taking responsibility for one’s actions and being willing to apologize when needed
Refers to a person's feelings. These boundaries are violated when someone criticizes, belittles, or invalidates another person's feelings
What are emotional boundaries?
Every time you try to share something deep with a friend, they cut you off and begin talking about themselves. Role play setting a healthy boundary.
SOMEONE CALL DISNEY CHANNEL WE HAVE A STAR!!! Thank you for role playing!
If there are four sheep, two dogs, and one herds-men, how many feet are there?
Two. Sheep have hooves; dogs have paws; only people have feet.