FRIES
What does F stand for in FRIES?
Freely Given.
What is a boundary?
A limit that helps protect your personal space, feelings, safety, and well-being.
Why do we have group home rules?
To maintain safety, structure, respect, and a healthy environment.
What is phase 1 expectation?
Understand the program rules
What does accountability mean?
Reveal answer
Taking responsibility for your actions and choices.
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What does R stand for?
Reversible
Someone tells you to stop making sexual jokes. What should you do?
Stop immediately and respect their boundary.
Is moaning loudly in a shared living space appropriate?
No. Sexual noises can make others uncomfortable and disrupt the shared environment.
What is phase 2 expectation?
Accountability
You made an inappropriate comment. What should you do?
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Acknowledge it, stop the behavior, apologize when appropriate, and work to change it.
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What does I stand for?
Informed
Name one example of a physical boundary.
Respecting personal space and not touching someone without permission.
Should you follow the rules when staff aren't watching?
Yes. Following rules demonstrates integrity and personal responsibility.
What is phase 3 expectation?
Boundaries
Can you blame your friends for your inappropriate behavior?
Reveal answer
No. You are responsible for your own choices.
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What does E stand for?
Enthusiastic
Is it okay to make sexual gestures toward another client just because you are friends?
No. Friendship does not automatically mean someone is comfortable with those gestures.
What should you do if another client makes an inappropriate sexual comment?
Reveal answer
Avoid participating, set a respectful boundary, and notify staff when appropriate.
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What is phase 4 expectation?
Empathy
Does someone laughing mean your behavior is appropriate?
Reveal answer
No. People may laugh because they feel awkward, uncomfortable, or pressured.
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What does S stand for?
Specific
Can someone change their boundaries?
Yes. People can change their minds and communicate new boundaries.
Does being bored give you permission to break the rules?
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No. Find an appropriate activity instead.
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You feel frustrated because staff corrected your behavior. What is a healthy response?
Listen, regulate your emotions, ask questions respectfully, and make a better choice.
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What does maturity look like in a group home?
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Respecting others, following expectations, practicing self-control, and taking responsibility.
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