Types of boundaries
This type of boundary is about your body and who can touch you
Physical
A phrase you can say if someone touches you in a way you don’t like
Stop! Leave me alone
Someone wants to borrow your pencil. What do you do?
Say yes or no depending on comfort; practice using safety phrase if needed
Who can you tell if someone makes you uncomfortable?
A safe adult (teacher, parent, counselor)
What is a boundary?
A limit that keeps you safe and comfortable
Boundaries about your feelings and how close you feel to someone
Emotional
A phrase you can say instead of giving a hug you don’t want to give
No thank you / I’d rather give a high-five
Someone stands too close to you. What boundary do you use?
Physical / say ‘Stop!'
Is it okay to tell a safe adult even if the person bothering you is also an adult?
Yes
Give an example of a physical boundary
Saying ‘Stop’ when someone touches you, keeping hands to yourself
Boundaries about your actions and the rules you set for yourself
Behavioral
A phrase to tell someone you are going to ask for help
I’m telling my parents / I’m telling a teacher
An adult you don’t know asks to take you somewhere alone. What do you do?
Say ‘No,’ use safety phrase, tell a safe adult
If your usual safe adult is the one making you uncomfortable, who can you go to?
Another safe adult (parent, aunt, teacher, counselor)
Give an example of an emotional boundary
Not sharing feelings you don’t want to, choosing who to spend time with
This type of boundary is invisible but helps you feel safe
Any type (physical, emotional, or behavioral)
A phrase that tells someone your body belongs to you
My body is private / My body belongs to me
A friend wants a kiss but you don’t want to give it. What do you say?
Use safety phrase or say ‘No thank you’
What is the first thing you should do if someone violates your boundaries?
Use a safety phrase and move away if possible
Give an example of a behavioral boundary.
Saying ‘No’ to borrowing something or refusing to go somewhere alone
When a friend wants to borrow something, which boundary are you using if you say ‘No’?
Behavioral
What can you say if someone keeps breaking your rules even after you said ‘No’?
Stop! / You are NOT safe
Someone asks you personal questions you don’t want to answer. What type of boundary is this?
Emotional / Behavioral
Why is it important to tell a safe adult?
To keep yourself safe and get help
Name three safety phrases from today’s lesson
Stop!, Leave me alone, My body is private, No thank you, I’m telling a safe adult