Understanding boundaries
What is a boundary violation?
A boundary violation occurs when someone disregards or crosses another person's limits without permission. Example: Sharing personal information without consent.
Limits you set on yourself regarding your thoughts, values and beliefs.
What are emotional boundaries.
This skill is crucial for letting others know what your boundaries are.
What is communication?
Treating others how you want to be treated is known as this rule.
The Golden Rule
Name one benefit of establishing and maintaining healthy boundaries.
Improved self-esteem, reduced stress, healthier relationships.
Boundaries help to define these two aspects of relationships
what are expectations and limits
The physical space immediately surrounding someone.
What is personal space.
What are some non-verbal cues that can communicate boundaries?
Body language (e.g., stepping back, avoiding prolonged eye contact).
Listening without interrupting shows this.
Respect
Doing something nice for someone without expecting anything in return is called this.
A random act of kindness
True or False
Some cultures have very different expectations when it comes to boundaries.
What is true. In some cultures it's considered very inappropriate to express emotions publicly. In other cultures, emotional express is encouraged.
This type of boundary would resemble a gate that has a lock but that people can be let in and out of too.
What are healthy boundaries.
Name one technique for setting boundaries assertively but respectfully
Using "I" statements (e.g., "I feel uncomfortable when..."), setting clear consequences. (If you continue to cross my boundaries I can no longer be your friend.)
Standing up for someone who is being bullied is an example of showing this.
Respect for others
When someone speaks up for themselves or others, they are showing this.
Bravery/courage.
Boundaries should be set based on two factors
what are personal values and comfort levels
These types of boundaries refer to personal space and touch. These types of boundaries may be violated if someone touches you without permission.
What are physical boundaries.
How can someone reinforce boundaries once they've been set?
By reinforcing verbally and through consistent actions.
Respect for different cultures and beliefs is an important part of this global value.
Cultural awareness
A person who is consistently honest and keeps promises is said to have this strong character trait.
Integrity.
When people develop a connection based on trust, honesty support and mutual respect for the boundaries of others.
What is a healthy relationship.
How can someone maintain boundaries in a healthy and assertive way?
clear communication, consistency, assertiveness, and by respecting the boundaries of others (treating others how you want to be treated)
True or false.
The appropriateness of boundaries depends heavily on setting.
What is True. What is appropriate to say when your are out with friends or at home, might not be appropriate when you are in class/at school.
What does it mean to disrespect?
To insult someone or be rude toward them with the intention of upsetting them.
What does Respecting Others mean?
I should accept them the way they are and treat them the way I would like to be treated.