Boundaries
This type of boundary is about protecting your feelings and mental health
Emotional
True or False: Empathy means feeling what someone else feels
False. Empathy means understanding and caring, but not always feeling the exact same way
True or False: A boundary is a rule you set for yourself and our body?
True.
This helps keep you safe, respected and in control. It lets other know what is okay and not okay for you
You feel stressed before a big test and your heart is racing.
What is a simple coping skills you can use right away?
Take slow, deep breaths
Rudolph
Boundary
What is empathy?
The ability to understand and care about how someone else feels
You're feeling overwhelmed at school, who in your support system should you talk to?
Teachers, counselors, or coach
You're angry after and argument and feel like yelling and slamming doors.
What is a more healthy coping skills to help calm you down?
Walk away, take a break and cool off before responding.
This green character lives on Mount Crumpit and tries to steal Christmas because his heart it "two sizes too small"
The Grinch
This can be a last step when someone is violating your boundaries
Remove yourself / walk away
Why is empathy important?
It helps you understand what someone is going through and can help build stronger friendships, reduce conflict, and shows kindness.
*Think of our "Walk a mile in my shoes" activity
You're feeling lonely and left out at school.
What is a healthy step to build a support system?
Joining a club or team or a group where you can meet supportive peers/classmates.
You keep thinking about a mistake you made and you cant let it go.
What kind of coping skill can help you with this?
Reframe your negative thoughts to positive. Focus on what you can learn from your mistake
During this Muslim holiday people fast from sunrise to sunset for an entire month
Ramadan
Scenario: Your friend asks you for a big favor but you're already feeling overwhelmed with other things. How might you respectfully respond..
Example: I'd love to help, but I have a lot going on right now that I need to focus on. Maybe if I have some spare time later I can help.
*Remember, its okay to set a boundary in a healthy way. You're not ignoring your friend or saying you can't help but you prioritizing yourself
How are Empathy and Sympathy different?
Sympathy is feeling FOR someone
A friend of yours is struggling emotionally and asks you to keep a secret but you're worried about their safety.
What is the best way to support your friend?
Tell a trusted adult so your friend can get help.
We feel lots of emotions every single day and some can be scary especially when our friends are telling us to keep it a secret. The most important thing is to keep others safe.
You've felt overwhelmed for a couple of weeks and coping skills you know aren't working well.
What is the next best step for this situation?
Ask a trusted adult or mental health professional, like Miss. Blaire and Miss. Kiana from Buffalo Hope for help
This Hindu festival is known as the "Festival of Lights" and symbolized the victory or light over darkness
Diwali
The ability to understand and share the feelings of another person
Empathy
Alex is a new student at school, you notice he sits alone during lunch and other kids whisper about him an give him weird looks.
What is a kind empathetic thing you can do to make Alex feel included?
Sit with or invite Alex to sit with you and start a friendly conversations so he feels welcomed and not alone.
You're dealing with stress and need someone to listen without judgement.
What kind of support are you looking for from a person?
Someone who listens, respects your feelings and offers words of encouragement.
A friend is using unhealthy behaviors to cope with stress and asks you not to tell anyone.
What is the best and healthiest way to cope with this?
Get help from a trusted adult to keep your friend safe. Give your friend Buffalo Hopes resource so they can help
Finish the quote from the movie "Elf":
"The best way to spread Christmas cheer is..."
"Singing loud for all to hear!"