Definitions
What is coercion?
being forced to do something you don’t want to do
What are the different types of boundaries?
physical, sexual, time, emotional, intellectual, and financial boundaries.
Name 3 healthy coping skills
Read a Book, Writing/Drawing/Painting, Listening to Music, Spending Time with Friends/Family, Go for a Walk, Deep Breathing, Meditation
True or False: Making your account private and only accepting/letting individual you know in real life follow you is safe.
TRUE
What is the average age of disclosure of sexual abuse?
52 years old
What is consent?
Consent is willingly giving permission for sexual touching/contact to happen
What are porous boundaries?
boundaries that are weak and are easily broken.
example: You hate eating at a certain restaurant but going every week with your friends there to avoid disappointing them.
Name one example of an unhealthy coping skill
Avoiding Help; Fighting; Yelling at others; Harming others or yourself; Social media; Procrastinating
What makes someone unsafe?
they are someone you have never met in person, they say or do things that hurt you or make you feel uncomfortable.
True or False: Abuse most often occurs by someone you know.
About 60% of the time, abuse is by a family member.
About 90% of the time it is by someone you know.
Define trauma
A scary, upsetting, confusing event that threatens or causes harm.
What are rigid boundaries?
when someone grows close off so nobody can get close to them, either physically or emotionally.
example: If you never go out to eat lunch with your friends because you think it is a waste of money.
What is an example of a healthy coping skill you have been using?
Someone touches you and it makes you uncomfortable what do you do?
Say NO
Get away as fast as you can
Tell Someone you trust (preferably an adult)
Define grooming
when someone tricks or bribes someone to do private part touching.
What are healthy boundaries?
making space in your life to be the person you want to be in a healthy way. Being able to say no and accept when someone else tells you no.
What is an example of an unhealthy coping skill you have been using?
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Who are some adults who are safe people you can talk to if someone has touched you and made you feel uncomfortable.
Who can you think of?
About how many girls experience sexual abuse? What is the % for boys?
1 in 4 girls
1 in 6 boys
What is sexual assault?
any unwanted sexual activity forced upon a person by either a stranger or by someone the person knows.
What are signs you have healthy boundaries?
1. able to say no
2. speak up for yourself without being aggressive
3. able to ask help as needed
What are some benefits of using healthy coping skills?
Feeling more relaxed, Having a clear mind to help solve your problems, Creating healthy relationships with others, Being able to think about your response to a situation,
What makes an adult a safe adult?
They have not harmed you in any way. They are someone that you can trust to do what is best for you. This can be a parent, a school counselor, therapist, and/or a teacher.
What decreases risk for sexual abuse?
EDUCATION! Setting boundaries, being aware of suspicious/ grooming behaviors.