Define
————are limits we create and agree on in order to establish a clear, mental line for what is and is not acceptable behavior.
Boundaries
Someone who goes beyond their boundaries zaps themselves; they either let others control them or they try —————— others.
Controlling
True or False
There may be people in your life that you need to spend less time with, and you can find people you look up to and want to be like.
True
Describe a person who does not have boundaries.
A taker/narcissist
A healthy boundary is just a line that defines where ————-and the next person begins.
You end
We might look at boundaries like it’s a ————-thing, so we ignore it like we ignore a check engine light.
Bad
If you aren’t in touch with —————- it will be hard to set any of the other boundaries on the list.
Your own feelings.
There are ————-types of people with bad boundaries, or no boundaries.
Two
If you don’t set ————people won’t know how to act around you.
Boundaries
——— include: your body, your privacy and your personal space.
Physical boundaries
Boundaries aren’t much use unless they are agreed on, are———-, and are enforced
Clear
When creating boundaries with your partner, there may be areas that are non-negotiable and others where you can agree on a ———-
Compromise
Givers should identify why you don’t ———-for yourself; then identify your values.
Stand up
Give an example of an “I“ statement
“I feel angry when you speak to me that way” not “You make me angry”
Spend time————your personal boundaries, then talk to your partner about them.
Writing down
A good tip is to ——— follow advice from someone you don’t want to be like.
Never
You are responsible for your own ———, you are not responsible for others’ ———-.
Feelings
A person without boundaries may be———
(five answers)
1-Easily pushed into doing something they dont want to. 2-overly helpful. 3-make bad decisions and blame others for consequences. 4-controlling of actions of others. 5-easily have feelings hurt when others want to do something without them.
What does it mean to have boundaries in your life. Give a brief description of key points.
What are my values and what will I compromise on and what is non negotiable.
——-should find ways to serve others selflessly, without any personal gain; learn to respect others as much as you respect yourself.
Takers
The ————blames you for everything and makes you feel guilty for their behavior.
Narcissist
A person with good boundaries will be able to——-
(four answers)
1-stand up for what they think is right. 2-help others without linking their self esteem to the success of others. 3-see when/where they make mistakes and accept responsibility. 4-let others be themselves without constantly getting in their business
What if they cross your boundary?
(three steps)
Be persistent -remind them that it is breaking your boundary.
Remain calm-use I statements
Limit engagement/separate- if boundaries are repeatedly crossed it may be time limit time together or have a physical separation.