Boundaries
Sarcasm
Accountability
True or False
Signs
100

What are examples of Physical Boundaries?

Physical Boundaries

  • Personal Space: Managing how close people stand or sit near you.
  • Touch: Deciding what kinds of physical touch—like hugs or handshakes—are okay.
  • Privacy: Needing time alone or privacy in your home.
100
When is it NOT appropriate to use sarcasm?

During a serious discussion. If an adult or a friend asks me to stop.

100

Have you ever made a mistake?

Name a time you made a mistake and how you fixed it.

100

True or False: You are always wrong.

False: Just like you are not always right, you are not always wrong! Sometimes people have different perspectives and knowledge.

100

What have you observed when you have seen people in a good mood?

They are smiling. They are laughing. They are having a good conversation.

200

What are examples of Emotional Boundaries?


Emotional Boundaries


  • Feelings: Safeguarding your own emotions so you do not absorb others' stress.
  • Energy: Choosing how much emotional support you can offer without burning out.
  • Sharing: Deciding when and how much personal information to reveal
200

What is an appropriate time to use sarcasm?

When you are with your close friends and family.

200

Why is it so hard to take accountability?

The way I feel. It may be embarrassing. I don't think I messed up.

200

True or False: You are always right.

False! Just like you are not always wrong, sometimes, you are not right. It is okay if you are not right.

200

What is a sign someone is sad?

They are crying. They are not talking as much. They are looking away and not maintaining eye contact. 

300

What are examples of Intellectual Boundaries?

  • Respecting differences: Allowing others to hold their own beliefs and values without trying to force them to change.
  • Sharing openly: Expressing your own ideas and opinions safely and honestly.
  • Staying curious: Welcoming new information and different viewpoints without judging or attacking the other person
300

How can you tell if you hurt someone's feelings by being sarcastic? 

They might tell you they hurt your feelings. They may get quiet and not want to talk as much. They may get mad.

300
What does accountability look like?

It means owning your choices and your words. 

300

True or False: Accountability is not just what you say: it is your actions.

True.

300

What is a sign someone is mad?

They are yelling. Their face is red. Their fists are clenched.

400
What are signs of boundary crossing?

Signs of Crossed Boundaries

  • Belittling and mocking: When someone insults, demeans, or laughs at your ideas to make you feel small.
  • Shutting down conversation: Dismissing your thoughts or cutting you off before you can finish speaking.
  • Forcing agreement: Demanding that the other person adopt your exact worldview or political stance.
  • Hostile debates: Pushing a casual discussion into an aggressive or combative argument. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
400

How can you take accountability for using sarcasm at the wrong time?

You can apologize. You can have a conversation with the person.

400

Watch this video to learn more about accountability. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHVAdE0B2dk

400

True or False: It is hard to take accountability.

True! Sometimes it can be really hard to take accountability.

400

How is someone being frustrated different from them being angry?

Frustration tells you that something is blocking your path and you need a workaround. Anger tells you a boundary has been crossed and needs defending.

500

Practice an "I statement" to communicate that you feel your boundaries are being crossed.

I feel [emotion] when... 

I would like [action]

500

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VNjAlTevh7k

Share a thought about the video!

500

What is accountability? 

An obligation or willingness to accept responsibility or to account for one's actions

500

True or False: Everyone makes mistakes.

True

500

What can you do when you start to feel frustrated or angry?

Name some coping skills!

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