Emotional Boundaries
This means recognizing your feelings belong to you.
What are emotional boundaries?
Safe people make you feel this way.
What is comfortable / respected?
This is the invisible bubble around your body.
What is personal space?
You should always do this before petting an animal.
What is ask the owner?
These are rules adults, like teachers/staff, follow to keep kids safe.
What are professional boundaries?
You are NOT responsible for this.
What is other people’s feelings?
Unsafe people may ask you to keep secrets that feel…
What is wrong / uncomfortable?
You should always do this before hugging someone.
What is ask for permission?
If an animal growls or backs away, you should...
What is give it space?
A teacher/staff member should NOT do this with a youth.
What is sharing overly personal info/favoritism / private messaging?
This is okay to say when you feel overwhelmed.
What is “I need space” or “I’m not ready to talk”?
This type of adult helps keep kids safe (teacher, counselor, etc.).
What is a trusted adult?
Standing too close without permission can make someone feel this.
What is uncomfortable?
This behavior shows an animal may feel scared or unsafe.
What is barking / hissing / hiding?
This keeps relationships fair and safe between adults and youth.
What are clear rules?
Name a healthy way to handle big emotions.
What is talking to someone/journaling/breathing?
If someone ignores your “no,” they are showing this type of behavior.
What is unsafe behavior?
Name a situation where personal space might be smaller (but still respectful).
What is crowded bus / elevator?
You should never do this to an animal, even as a joke.
What is tease or hurt it?
If an adult crosses a boundary, you should…
What is telling another trusted adult?
Someone who guilt-trips you is crossing this type of boundary.
What are emotional boundaries?
Name one thing you should do if you feel unsafe.
What is tell a trusted adult / leave the situation?
This is a way to respect someone’s space without words.
What is stepping back / noticing body language?
Why is it important to respect animals’ boundaries?
What is to prevent harm and build trust?
Why are professional boundaries important?
What is to protect safety and prevent harm?