Social Boundaries
What does it mean to have a “personal boundary”?
Having a personal boundary means setting limits for how others treat you and how much of yourself you share.
True or False: Everyone has intrusive thoughts sometimes.
True. Everyone has intrusive thoughts sometimes.
The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I?
Footsteps
Name one healthy coping skill you can use when stressed.
Examples: deep breathing, exercise, talking to a friend, listening to music.
What’s the largest planet in our solar system?
Jupiter
True or False: It’s okay to say “no” without giving an explanation.
True. You can say “no” without explaining yourself.
What is one strategy you can use when you notice an intrusive thought?
Strategy: Notice the thought, remind yourself it’s just a thought, and let it pass without judgment.
What has to be broken before you can use it?
An Egg
Deep breathing helps calm what part of your body?
Deep breathing calms the nervous system (or body/brain).
How many continents are there on Earth?
7
Give an example of a healthy boundary in a friendship.
Example: Not answering texts late at night, or saying you need alone time.
Fill in the blank: Intrusive thoughts do not define who you _______.
Intrusive thoughts do not define who you are.
What has one eye but can’t see?
A needle
Name one activity that can distract you from negative thoughts.
Activities: drawing, walking, reading, playing a game, watching TV, etc.
Banana is a berry - True or False
True
What might happen if you don’t respect someone’s boundaries?
People may feel uncomfortable, upset, or lose trust in you.
Name one difference between an intrusive thought and an urge/behavior.
Intrusive thoughts are unwanted ideas/images; urges/behaviors involve action.
I’m tall when I’m young and short when I’m old. What am I?
A Candle
True or False: Coping skills only work if the problem goes away.
False. Coping skills help you manage emotions even if the problem stays.
What’s the smallest country in the world?
Vatican City
How can you tell the difference between a healthy boundary and being “mean”?
Healthy boundaries are about self-respect and respect for others, not about being unkind.
How can talking to someone you trust help when dealing with intrusive thoughts?
Talking helps by reducing shame, gaining support, and remembering you’re not alone.
The more of me you take away, the bigger I get. What am I?
A hole
How can journaling help with managing intrusive thoughts?
Journaling helps by expressing feelings, reducing rumination, and seeing patterns in thoughts.
Which ocean is the deepest in the world?
Pacific Ocean