You can say NO to activities that you are not comfortable with.
Absolutely! It's your choice!
Are boundaries important?
They are very important. They let others know what you are okay with and what you are not okay with.
Sally's friend texts her late at night when she's trying to sleep. What is an I statement she could use to talk with her friend about it?
Use "I" statements!
I need you to not call me so late while I am sleeping.
I want you to not call me late at night.
I feel angry when you call me when I'm trying to sleep.
Is it okay to touch someone's hair the first time you meet them?
No! You've just met them
Mindfulness means being present Right Here, Right Now
True
Someone you met two weeks ago can and should be in your inner circle of trust
NO! You don't know them! Your inner circle of trust is for those people that you know and trust the most, they care about you and your safety.
Fill in the blank: Boundaries are what you are ___ with and NOT ___ with in your relationships.
Okay
David's friend uses your phone without your permission. What could you do?
Use "I" statements.
I want you to stop taking pictures without my permission.
I need you to stop taking pictures without my permission.
I feel angry when you use my phone without my permission.
Deep breathing, yoga, coloring, meditation, and body scan are all ways to deal with stress?
Yes! All of the activities should help you feel better and calm you down
Confidential means that you will not share other's stories with anyone without permission.
Yes! If you share someone's story it is called gossiping and it can hurt someone.
You should never give someone a hug or touch them without their permission?
True! Always ask permission and then respect the answer.
Can someone set your boundaries for you?
No! Only you can set your boundaries!
You're having a bad day and do not want anyone to touch you. Your friend, David, runs up to you with his arms open like he is about to hug you. What would you do?
Set your boundary by saying "NO" and emphasize that using body language. You can use your body by holding out one hand, crossing your arms, making an "X" in front of you or by using ASL sign for no.
You should be kind to everyone even if they are different from you?
Absolutely! We are all different and that's what makes us so very special!
What is more respectful, taking turns talking or everyone talking at once?
It is more respectful to take turns by holding you hand up.
Your inner circle of trust is for those people that you love and trust the most?
Yes! These people love you and care about your safety!
Do you have the right to say "NO" to anyone or anything that crosses your boundary?
Absolutely YES!
If someone you've only met online starts telling you that they love you, or they want to marry you, or sending you a bunch of heart emojis, what should you do?
Stop talking to them and tell someone in your inner circle of trust.
If someone you've only met online wants to meet you in person, where should you meet them?
NO WHERE!!! You don't really know this person and you should not meet anyone that you have only met online!
What are some signs that your body might be stressed?
Worry, sadness, frustration, anger, boredom, and loneliness are all examples of stress?
Yes! Your body always lets you know that it is stressed.
Noticing your feelings is a big part of knowing if our boundaries have been crossed?
Yes! Our mind and our body give us signs that our boundaries have been crossed.
What would you do if someone starts yelling at you and calls you ugly names.
Use your "I" statements to tell them how you feel.
I want
I need
I feel
Using all of your senses, sight, smell, hearing, tasting, and touching helps us to be mindful?
Yes! Noticing our thoughts, feelings and emotions and letting them go is being mindful.
A safe space is somewhere you can be yourself, speak up and say how you feel?
Yes! A safe space may be your room, or outside in nature.