Boundaries
What is a boundary?
A limit that protects your wellbeing and choices.
True/False - Codependent people often ignore their own needs.
True
What are the four stages of the habit loop?
Cue, Craving, Response, Reward
Name one practical way to support progress for the next 30 days.
Specific goal, routine, check-in, or support.
What was the main challenge in the back-to-back drawing activity?
Communicating clearly without shared visual information.
Name one type of boundary: physical, emotional, interpersonal, time, or internal. Give an example.
Any valid type with matching example
What is codependency?
Putting someone else’s needs before your own, often excessively?
In the habit loop, what is a cue?
Something that prompts a (habitual) response /
Signal that starts the behavior sequence.
How can an accountability partner support a new habit without policing you?
Check in, encourage, help problem-solve.
When someone avoids communication to punish or manipulate, it’s called this.
Silent treatment
How can people-pleasing make a boundary harder to maintain?
Fear of disapproval causes overcommitting
How can codependency hurt your recovery?
Losing focus on your needs and becoming overwhelmed?
A stressful commute leads to scrolling for relief. Identify cue, response, and reward
Stress/commute; scrolling; distraction/relief
A coping skill did not work immediately. What could you do next?
Try another strategy, seek support, reassess.
What is one way a speaker can reduce misunderstanding?
Give specific instructions, slow down, or check understanding.
What makes an internal boundary different from an external one?
Internal boundaries are limits you set with and for yourself, while external boundaries are the outward expression of those limits in your interactions with others.
Name one behavior that can signal codependency.
Rescuing, controlling, or people-pleasing, etc?
Why does consistency matter more than perfection when building habits?
Repeating manageable actions supports learning and follow-through.
How might a family pattern, emotional mask, and habit interact in daily life?
A learned pattern may prompt hiding emotions and repeating an automatic response.
ROLE-PLAY
Describe a simple object without naming it; partner repeats the instructions in their own words
ROLE-PLAY
A peer blames you for their choices. Show accountability for your part without taking responsibility for theirs
How can recovery support breaking codependent patterns?
Learning self-worth, boundaries, and independence.
ROLE-PLAY
Map a difficult habit through all four stages, then replace the response with a healthier action and reward.
ROLE-PLAY
Your week includes conflict, time pressure, and an old cue. Use a boundary, communication skill, and micro-step to plan the next 24 hours.
Answer: Integrates all three with concrete actions.
How can reflective listening improve a difficult conversation?
It helps verify meaning and makes the speaker feel heard.