Boundaries
Extremely private/closed off so no one can get close to them physically or emotionally.
What are rigid boundaries?
A normal emotional reaction that everyone feels at times.
What is anger?
Abu in the Disney movie, Aladdin, is which animal?
Internal thoughts that can influence emotions and contribute to anger.
What are cognitive distortions?
Examples include open communication, trust, respecting others vs. poor boundaries, violent, making others uncomfortable.
What are healthy and unhealthy relationships?
Over-share personal information; difficulty saying "no" to the requests of others; get over involved in others' issues; tolerate abuse/disrespect.
What are poor/loose boundaries?
Examples are "other people, places, situations, noise, stress," that may cause you to feel angry
What is four?
Sometimes called "black and white thinking"
Thinking in absolutes
"Always" or "never"
What is all or nothing thinking?
Related to by blood or through marriage.
What is family?
Awareness of what's appropriate and what's not in terms of personal space.
(e.g. hugs, hand shake, etc.)
What are physical boundaries?
Examples include: thoughts, poor self-esteem, depression, embarrassment, difficulty managing feelings.
What are internal processes?
What is an avocado?
Interpreting the meaning of a situation with little or no evidence
"This is not going to end well."
"She won't date me because she probably thinks I'm dumb."
What is jumping to conclusions?
Not related to, but choose to interact with; closer to some than others.
What are friendships?
Setting limits of what you share and with whom; violated when stolen or damaged property.
What are material boundaries?
This type of behavior is stating your needs and wants clearly and respectfully, standing up for personal rights, feeling connected to others.
Using "I" statements, negotiating, speaking in a calm voice.
What is being assertive?
The sweet snack that Santa enjoys each year for Christmas.
What are milk and cookies?
Belief that things should be a certain way.
"I should always be friendly."
What is should/must?
Respecting others' ideas; not dismissing or belittling others.
What are intellectual boundaries?
This type of behavior includes trying to dominate or control others, blames/criticizes, impulsive.
Frustrated, threatening, interrupts, demanding/loud tone.
On a standard traffic light, this is were the green light is located.
What is the bottom?
Exaggerating or minimizing the importance of an event. Belief that achievements are unimportant and mistakes are excessive.
Seeing the worst possible outcomes of a situation.
Attracted to and interested in beyond a friendship; strong connection you don't feel with others.
What is a romantic relationship?