TYPES OF BOUNDARIES
THIS TYPE OF BOUNDARY REFERS TO PERSONAL SPACE AND PHYSICAL TOUCH
PHYSICAL BOUNDARY
It is a good idea to walk through the middle of two people talking? Can this also be a social boundary?
FALSE - YES
WHAT DOES CONSENT MEAN?
Giving permission for something to happen.
You see another peer invading someone else's personal space and they are becoming upset. What should you do?
Politely, intervene or tell staff.
Avoids close relationships.
Rigid boundaries
THIS TYPE OF BOUNDARY REFERS TO A PERSON'S FEELINGS
EMOTIONAL BOUNDARY
INTERRUPTING SOMEONE THAT IS ALREADY TALKING IS IMPOLITE. Is this also a social boundary?
TRUE - YES
A peer in your group runs up to you, hugs you from behind, and walks away. What is wrong with the scenario?
They did not ask for consent or permission to hug you.
How to let someone know they are in your personal space
EXAMPLE: I FEEL UNCOMFORTABLE WHEN YOU ARE SO CLOSE IN MY PERSONAL SPACE. CAN YOU PLEASE BACK UP
Unlikely to ask for help.
rigid boundaries
THIS TYPE OF BOUNDARY REFERS TO THE EMOTIONAL, INTELLECTUAL, AND PHYSICAL ASPECT OF SEXUALITY.
SEXUAL BOUNDARIES
HUGGING OR TOUCHING SOMEONE WITHOUT ASKING IS OKAY.
FALSE
What are some words to use when giving consent?
Yes
Okay
That's fine
A staff member is in the dayroom with the group and you have a question for them. You get up from your seat, go up to them, grab their arm to get their attention, and begin speaking to them. What's wrong with this situation?
Leaving seat without permission.
Unsafe to roam dayroom without permission.
Entering staff's boundary/personal space.
No consent given to touch.
Overshares personal information.
Porous boundaries
THIS TYPE OF BOUNDARY REFERS TO A PEER'S POSSESSIONS
MATERIAL BOUNDARIES
BOUNDARIES HELP KEEP PEOPLE SAFE EMOTIONALLY AND PHYSICALLY
TRUE
WHAT ARE SOME WORDS OR PHRASES YOU CAN USE TO REJECT SOMEONE?
NO, I WOULD NOT LIKE THAT, I DO NOT FEEL COMFORTABLE WITH THAT
YOU ASK A PEER TO BUY YOU SOMETHING WITH THEIR MONEY AND YOU WONT BACK OFF UNTIL THEY DO. IS THIS BEHAVIOR APPROPRIATE?
NO
Accepting when others say "no" to them.
Healthy boundaries
THIS TYPE OF BOUNDARY REFERS TO HOW A PERSON USES THEIR TIME
TIME BOUNDARIES
SOMEONE THAT IS VERY PROTECTIVE OF THEIR PERSONAL INFORMATION HAS RIGID BOUNDARIES.
TRUE
A PEER ASKS YOU TO GIVE THEM YOUR SNACK BUT YOU ARE HUNGRY AND DO NOT WANT TO DO SO. DEMONSTRATE WITH A PEER FROM YOUR TEAM HOW TO DECLINE
EXAMPLE:
PEER 1: HEY, CAN I HAVE YOU SNACK?
PEER 2: I'M SORRY, BUT I AM HUNGRY AND WILL BE EATING IT MYSELF.
A PEER CALLS YOU A NAME AND YOU BECOME UPSET. ROLE PLAY AN APPROPRIATE RESPONSE TO THEIR NEGATIVE BEHAVIOR WITH A PEER FROM YOUR TEAM.
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Accepting abuse or disrespect