Boundaries
A boundary is a limit that helps protect your __________.
Well-being, recovery, or personal space.
This boundary involves your body and personal space.
Physical Boundary
Which is healthier: Saying "No" or saying "Yes" when you really mean no?
Saying no
Ignoring your own needs often leads to what?
Stress, resentment, burnout.
A friend offers you alcohol. What is the healthiest response?
Decline and maintain recovery boundaries.
True or False: Boundaries are used to control other people.
False
This boundary involves your feelings and emotions.
Emotional Boundary
What communication style is usually best for setting boundaries?
What happens when someone constantly says yes to everyone?
They may become overwhelmed.
Someone asks for your medication. What should you do?
Say no and protect your recovery
A healthy boundary helps you feel safe, respected, and _______.
Comfortable/Secure
This boundary involves how you spend your energy/time.
Time boundaries
Complete the statement: "I am not comfortable with _______."
Any appropriate boundary statement
True or False: Setting boundaries makes you selfish.
False.
A former using friend wants to meet. What should you consider first?
Recovery risk and triggers.
What is one reason boundaries are important in recovery?
Prevent Relapse, reduce stress, improve relationships, protect recovery.
This boundary involves protecting your recovery from triggers and substance use.
Recovery boundaries
What is one respectful way to disagree with someone?
Calmy expressing your opinion, use "I" statements, speak respectfully.
What feeling often prevents people from setting boundaries?
Guilt, fear, anxiety, rejection.
You feel pressured to go somewhere drugs may be present. What boundary skill can help?
Saying no and leaving the situation.
What type of boundary helps protect your sobriety?
Recovery boundaries
What type of boundary is being used when you tell someone you will not let them borrow money?
Financial Boundaries
What is one thing you can do if someone refuses to respect your boundary?
Repeat the boundary, walk away, seek support, limit contact. (Broken Record)
What is one sign that a boundary may be needed?
Feeling used, overwhelmed, angry, pressured, unsafe.
What is one way boundaries help prevent relapse?
Reduce exposure to triggers, high-risk people, and high-risk situations.