Boundaries
A person with these types of boundaries will struggle to say no to others, at the cost of their own wants and needs.
What is porous/loosey goosey boundaries
This communication style can use anger, force, and frustration tactics to show that they are upset without using their words to have a calm conversation.
What is "Aggressive" Communication Style
True or False: If someone online says they are 14 and sends you a picture, you know they are safe to talk to.
False. People can put false profile pictures up and pretend to be any age. It is not safe to talk to anyone online if you don't know them in person.
This type of style can use aggressive behavior, hostility, and intimidating tactics to "win" the conflict.
What is "The Competing Shark"
This is what someone is experiencing when they feel nervous, they may have a racing heart or experience shallow breathing.
What is "anxiety"
An example of this boundary style would be a person who supports others without becoming overly involved.
What is a "healthy" boundary style
This communication style avoids conflict by not speaking up for themselves in order to prevent issues with others but at the expense of their own needs and feelings.
What is "Passive" communication style
When someone you know asks you to send them something online that makes you feel uncomfortable, what should you say or do?
You should pay attention to the uncomfortable feeling. You can tell them you don't think that is a good idea, or tell them "no". Then talk to someone you trust about it (a wise friend, teacher, older sibling, parent, or therapist).
This type of style uses techniques of ignoring, withdrawing, and passivity to deal with conflict.
What is "The Avoiding Turtle"
This is what someone is experiencing when they feel sad and they stop enjoying their hobbies and hanging out with their friends.
What is "depression"
An example of this boundary style would be a person who keeps others at a distance, which offers them protection but at the cost of intimacy and new experiences.
What are "rigid" boundaries
This communication style is indirect, a person with this style will use non-verbal cues to show they are upset (slam doors, heavy sighs) but will deny anything is wrong while expecting others to read their mind.
What is "passive aggressive" communication style
What are some green flags in a healthy relationship?
Respecting boundaries, encouraging independence, partners being happy for each other when they succeed, communicating, being open and honest
This type of style emphasizes personal relationships, they attempt to cooperate to resolve the conflict at the cost of their own goals.
This is the word we use for anything that causes a strong emotional reaction and could be linked to memories, situations, and/or people
What is a "trigger"
Name 3 of the 6 types of boundaries that we discussed in group
What is physical, emotional, intellectual, sexual, material, and/or time
This communication style uses honesty and is direct when addressing issues, those that use this style are both concerned with their own needs as well as the needs of the other person equally.
What is "Assertive" communication style
Why is communication important when it comes to consent?
Communicating about consent will help partners have a better understanding of each other's wants, needs, and what they are comfortable with.
This type of style concerns themselves with being willing to sacrifice some of their goals while persuading others to give up part of theirs to meet in the middle.
What is "The Compromising Fox"
Understanding how a friend feels when they are left out shows this emotional intelligence trait
What is "empathy"
Role Play: Two peers on your team, role play a scenario where one of you will need to set boundaries with the other.
If you did it, YAY! We are so proud of you. If you didn't, the other team gets your points, womp womp.
This communication skill involves remaining present, engaged, and responsive in a conversation. This could include asking clarifying questions, eye contact, nodding, and summarizing what is being said to you.
What is "active listening"
What are 3 ways to build and maintain trust in a relationship (romantic, family or friendship)?
-Taking responsibility
-being reliable
-honest
-keeping promises
-communicating
-being attentive
This type of style uses problem solving techniques that confront the issue while continuing to value their goals and relationships, attempts to find a solution that everyone can agree on.
When you take a deep breath instead of yelling at someone, you are practicing this skill
What is grounding, coping, and/or self-regulation skill